Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru
Quechua
Huertos de Yucay
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- Hike
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- Easy
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- 4,7 km / 2.9 mi
- Half-day
- 3 h
Exploration Path
The exploration begins at Yucay, the former residence of the prominent Inca rulers Tupac Inca Yupanqui, Huaynacapac and Sayritupac, and abundant crop fields. The trail takes you to the area’s platforms and crop fields.
Following the winding course of the Urubamba River, this area showcases Inca architecture at its best, enclosing some of Peru’s most important archaeological landmarks, from Pisac to Macchu Picchu.
Elevation Profile
- Elevation Gain
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224 m 735 ft
- Elevation Loss
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-224 m -735 ft
- Max. Altitude
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3.051 m 10.010 ft
- Min. Altitude
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2.857 m 9.373 ft
Select your preferred explorations.
Select your preferred explorations.
