Top Things to do in Sacred Valley
Top Hotels in Sacred Valley
- 1. Pakaritampu Hotel
- 2. Inti Punku MachuPicchu Hotel & Suites
- 3. Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness
- 4. El Albergue Ollantaytambo
- 5. Tierra Viva Machu Picchu
- 6. Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado
- 7. Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel & Villas
- 8. Life Hotel Valle Sagrado
- 9. Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado Urubamba
- 10. SuperTramp Eco Hostel
What to do and see in Sacred Valley, Cusco Region: The Best Ancient Ruins
Discover the best top things to do in Sacred Valley, Peru including Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, Choquequirao, Winay Wayna, Paucarcancha Ruins, Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Huchuy Qosco, Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Three Windows, Moon Temple, Intihuatana Stone.
Restaurants in Sacred Valley
1. Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5,507 reviews
Reviewed By Lufdoc
Great site for exploring and getting a feel for Incan beliefs, skills, etc. before heading to Machu Picchu or hiking the Inca Trail. Climb to higher levels to get full sense.
2. Choquequirao
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 279 reviews
Considered to be the "sister" to Machu Picchu, this ancient ruin complex consists of palaces and temples on two levels, canals, aqueducts and systems of fountains.
Reviewed By pikbeai - Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Searching the web, you’ll find yourself inundated with articles professing to tell you about the top ‘must-see’ destinations in the whole world; the places that you just have to go to if you’re travelling; or the top ten south american destinations that you need to fit into a three-week holiday. But I wanted to do something a little differently. I wanted to travel more profoundly, more consciously and off the beaten path and adventurous experiences from unusual hotels, alternative routes to a popular destination, trekking trails, offbeat attractions, street food tours, and other uncommon experiences. If you like to travel a bit differently and are willing to put in the effort for incredible experiences fewer people are having so let me tell you Thaqqinaqqa T.O. worth it! so that you can stop being a mute outsider and can start to learn more about the country from those who know it best and not from "swindlers" who think they are experts when they are not. For me, travel is best when it’s off the grind( peering beneath the manicured lawns of the tourist trail and see the raw, pumping veins of the life flowing beneath.) and meaningful; taking us away from the tourist hot spots and plunge us deep into the heart of this wonderful country. It’s about heading to a small town where no other tourists go or finding barely-known adventures a stone’s throw from the cities where everyone goes. We (9 of us: five 55-60yo + four 27-34yo )opted in total for one tour and two trekking tours with him : Millpu 2D; Huancacalle to Choquequirao 9D and from Cusco to Colca Canyon 6D; which gave us memorable(and often much more unique)experiences than merely following the hordes of other tourists as it brings you into closer proximity with the local people and their real common lives; rather we have not enough words for recommend him and in no way we are disappointed.
3. Winay Wayna
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By Annerbananers - Cambridge, United States
This was easily my favorite Inka site out of the 4-5 sites that we visited during the 4-day Inca Trail hike. Not half as crowded as Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains and waterfalls are simply stunning. Not sure if you can get to this place easily on your own. I was glad I did it with Alpaca Expeditions. The site closes at 5:45pm in March (and I would guess all off-season) so if you were planning on seeing the sunset here you should probably check that the sunset happens before 5:45 on the day you’re going.
4. Paucarcancha Ruins
5. Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19,577 reviews
Reviewed By JarmilaS428 - Vancouver, Canada
What an amazing place! The nature, view and of course the Inka ruins WOW!!! Peru was on my bucket list and I did it :D Lima, Cusco, train ride to Machu Picchu, Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Uros floating island, Amantani island one night stay with local family, Taquile island, Nazca - Nazca mysterious lines flight tour, Ica - Huacachina oasis, Winery El Catador tasting and buying :D, Paracas, and Ballestas island boat tour. Everything was amazingly excellent; hotels, our tour guide Franco from Peru Best Holidays, train rides, markets, food, Pisco Sour and Peruvian people. I will never forget! <3
6. Huchuy Qosco
7. Temple of the Sun
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 971 reviews
Built in the form of a circular tower on a massive slab of granite, this sacred edifice contains the famous Intiwatana, or sun dial, which the Incas used to "tie down" the sun at the winter solstice each year.
Reviewed By GoGo2SlowGo - Denton, United States
The Temple of the Sun at Machu Picchu swas a sacred temple built by the Inca for ceremonies to pay tribute and give offerings to the sun. Only priests and other high ranking Incas were likely only permitted access into the Temple of the Sun, one of the most sacred temples in all of Machu Picchu. The site was adapted to natural environment.The construction is semi-circular and built atop an enormous granite rock. There is a tower with a trapezoidal window. In this sacred temple, it’s believed that Incas worshiped their Sun God, Inti and it may have served as a royal tomb. This is definitely worth your visit at Machu Picchu
8. Temple of the Three Windows
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 662 reviews
Located west of the main square, this sacred temple is known for its huge walls and three trapezoidal-shaped windows through which the sun's rays would pass illuminating the "Sacred Plaza" beyond.
Reviewed By deborahk3 - Maidstone, United Kingdom
The Temple of the Three Windows is located on the Sacred Plaza in the main Urban section. The long main wall features three large windows, facing east. This allows the rising sun to shine through, illuminating the sacred plaza. When visiting, take some time to appreciate the wonder of this structure.
9. Moon Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Cavydad - Camarillo, United States
Another impressive part of Machu Picchu! Easy to walk by and not comprehend how Machu Pu is made up of buildings, structures, rooms and plazas. One can gawk and look and miss the places in Machu Picchu. Without a competent guide it is very easy to miss the context of the various structures.
10. Intihuatana Stone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 444 reviews
Reviewed By Cavydad - Camarillo, United States
Get a knowledgeable guide! It is just so easy to get lost in the stonework and miss the context and details of Machu Picchu. Easy to walk by, but our guide stopped us to explain each and every nook and cranny of Machu Picchu. Consider this is a once in a lifetime experience.
