Sacred Valley is found in the Andes of Peru, and is located near the Inca capital of Cusco and the ancient city of Machu Picchu. This valley stretches from the Inca citadels of Pisac to Ollantaytambo, and follows the Urubamba River. The area is ideal for visitors looking to go hiking, horseback riding or rafting. You can also take a tour of the Pisac Markets and the Salt Mines of Maras, or catch a glimpse of Machu Picchu and the surrounding ruins.
Language:
Spanish
Currency:
Nuevo sol (PEN)
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Average | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
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Average | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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Inches | 5.9 | 5.3 | 4.7 | 1.8 | .4 | .1 | .2 | .4 | .9 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 4.5 |
Centimeters | 15 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
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Days | 18 | 24 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
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Percent | 67 | 68 | 67 | 62 | 56 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 62 |