Trip Report
Trip Report
Backpacker tips for the Peruvian Sacred Valley
Backpacking from the capital of the Inca Civilisation "Cuzco", the typical village of Pisac, Urubamba: the starting point of many adventures and finishing in the peacefull Ollantaytambo.
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Peru18 days / May - June - July 2019
Highs & Lows
Learn a lot about the Inca Civilisation and heritage
Highland can be tiring because of the altitude but it worth it.
Itinerary Overview
This report start in Cuzco, old capital of the Incas and entrance of the Sacred Valley, visit its ruins and colonial historical center and architecture.
Next stop in Pisac, a unic and typical artistic village, workcraft market and ruins.
Get to Urubamba (optional) to visit Maras and Moray, Inca agriculture heritage and salt mines.
Be charmed by the authentic sweet village of Ollantaytambo and famous ruins.
Q & A
How was the food?
Peruvian food has a lot of national and international gastronomy, vegan and vegetarian options, and its market and street food is really cheep.
What tips would you give a friend?
Learn about the Inca civilisation, culture, art, food, architecture and agriculture
Packing tips?
The Sacred Valley is windy and cold. Sunny in the day but cold at night. Take good and warm socks and clothes and good treeking shoes.
Transportation Tips?
Peruvian local bus is really cheep between short distancies.
Lodging
Grasshopper Hostel
Volunteering in a friend house
Two volunteering projects - Hotel in construction - Mishi Wasi cat rescue center
Camping Quechua Hostel
