Other old Inca town, located in fertile valley, formerly great agricultural producer center of the Inca, and today a beautiful countryside, with great production of fruit bearing. 

Urubamba is in the skirts of the majestic snowy mountain Chicón, to which you can arrive easily and achieve its ascent. 

Urubamba is also called the "Capital Arqueológica del Perú" (Archaeological Capital of Peru), for the rich Inca archaeological locations that exist in the area; also called "La Perla del Vilcanota", for the incomparable landscapes that surround it, natural scenarios of an indescribable beauty. Indigenous communities of marked ancestral
customs exist. 

Urubamba is also ideal scenery for the practice of numerous adventure sports, as canoeing, hiking, mountain biking and horse rides. From Urubamba, good penetration routes exist to undertake adventures in the forest of Cusco. 

In the town and periphery exist comfortable and good hotels. It is located at 72 kms. (45 miles) from Cusco, via Písac, and at 58 kms. (36 miles) by Chinchero; 2,871 meters above sea level (9,419 feet) 

Called this way to the end of the extensive valley of Urubamba, near Cusco where the agricultural cattlemen and beautiful towns were concentrated since Inca times. 

The valley is characterized to have very special conditions, as an excellent climate, very fertile lands and the waters of the sacred river of the Inca, the Vilcanota (in Quechua language: sacred or wonderful thing) that, in the town of Urubamba, changes name to Urubamba River.

"Valle Sagrado" is embraced between the towns of Písac and Ollantaytambo, it has wonderful landscapes where its inhabitants, native of the Quechua ethnic, conserve many customs and ancestral rites. 

It is the area where you can appreciate and magnify the high technological development that the Inca reached in the agriculture through "andenería" systems (platform systems that are a group of earth patches arranged in steps on the hills to be used in the sow). These systems are still today in full production, with sophisticated
designs and hydraulic engineering works that they used for watering. Also outstanding adoration centers to the Pachamama (mother earth). 

Each town in the "Valle Sagrado de los Incas", today has the coalition of the Inca and Spanish architectural style. The people's wealth in folklore and crafts, their way of life, their clothing, transform it into a place that will leave in you unforgettable memories. 

The legend counts that Ollántay (the titan of the Andes) of plebeian origin, loved the princess Cusi Coyllor (cheerful star) the Inca king's daughter Pachacútec, who was in disagreement with this love. Pachacútec sent the princess to a house of Virgins; Ollántay tried to abduct her, without getting her, being able to escape. From the fortress
that Ollántay controlled he rebelled against Pachacútec, and after bloody battles was defeated, but the generosity of Pachacútec forgave the life of Ollántay. 

The foundation of Ollantaytambo is attributed to Ollántay, and the military fortress that protected this area of the valley prevails strategically located between two mountains. Actually you can visit this fortress, and also the rich Inca archaeological locations, conformed by the temple to Inti (god sun), the icamisana, the spas of the Ñustas (princesses), the chullpas of Cachiccata, a group of terraces symmetrical and steep stairs in the slope of a hill. 

In the summit of the archaeological complex out stand six monoliths of enormous size, assemblings with incredible precision, that have mysterious engravings of Inca iconography. 

The current town of Ollantaytambo, has many houses built on the bases of the old Inca town where natives of ingrained ancestral customs inhabit. 

The complexity and beauty of the Inca constructions and the contemporary town, the immense agricultural complex, great administrative and social center, religious and military, is considered by many scientists and historians like one of the most important alive museums in the world. 

Ollantaytambo is located at 97 kms. (60 miles) from Cusco, 2,846 meters above sea level (9,337 feet). Train station to Machu Picchu. 

Picturesque town located in the skirts of Intihuatana hill (place where the sun is tied). It has the best "andenería" system (platform system) achieved by the Inca in all the Andes. 

Near the town is located the "Parque Arqueológico de Pisac" (Archaeological Park of Písac), Inca archaeological locations, constructions in finely assembled refined stone, citadel, turrets, military fortresses, astronomical observatories, etc. Outstands the Inca cemetery, the biggest of America. 

Every Sunday is celebrated the Sunday feast, headed by the caciques or bosses of Ayllus carrying their "varáyoc" and typical suits, folkloric dance and mass in Quechua. Every Sunday is also carried out the "catu" that is the indigenous fair of exchange of agricultural products in which the exchange, alive custom of Inca character prevails. 

Every Thursday and Sunday is carried out in the Main Square a crafts fair, outstanding beautiful textile crafts, sweaters, ponchos, bags, etc. and the crafts made out of ceramic with reproductions of Inca archaeological pieces, the queros (ceremonial glasses), necklaces, etc. To this fair artisans and indigenous merchants of many towns go to be supplied and to trade their products. 

Písac is located at 32 kms. (20 miles) from Cusco, 2,972 meters above sea level (9,751 feet). 

Sonesta Posada del Inca Yúcay - In historic town of Yúcay, Urubamba, 45 minute from Cusco capital, and between, Písac and Ollantaytambo, the Posada del Inca offers the unique opportunity of unforgettable experience to those who are look for reinvigorating holidays.  
                 
At 800 meters or altitude lower than Cusco, the hotel is a perfect sport for acclimatization and to start the archeological Cusco circuit, for enjoying the thrill of adventure tourism or for holding a high level institutional meeting.  
                 
From its strategic location, you can easily reach tourist attractions you do not want to miss including Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Chinchero, Maras or Machu Picchu with more convenient train departures than from Cusco.  
                 
Posada del Inca offers you stimulating contact with nature sorrounded by careful attention to your needs. At the hotel´s 57 rooms (single, double, triple and suites) you wil enjoy modern services and a beautiful view of the farming terraces and the Vilcanota River that flows near the hotel.