Travel with me around six South American countries - Day 16

The Sacred Valley is the Urubamba River Valley area that must be passed through when traveling from Cusco to Machu Picchu. The environment here is very suitable for growing crops, providing a source of food for the people of the Inca Empire. Therefore, they regarded the valley as a sacred place bestowed by the heavens, hence the name 'The Sacred Valley.' The ruins are mostly distributed on the mountains, while the villages of the Inca people are scattered in the river valley below. The Sacred Valley is located between the towns of Písac and Ollantaytambo, about 100 kilometers apart, and boasts stunning views of the Andes Mountains. The local Quechua people retain many ancestral customs and rituals.