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Sacred Valley

Peru travel guide

What to see in the Sacred Valley

Andean villages, Inca terraces, salt pans and ruins between Cusco and Machu Picchu.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from April to November
  • Stay in Urubamba
Photo: KimonBerlin · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sacred Valley highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Machu Picchu

    The Inca citadel: train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and bus to the entrance. Timed-entry tickets, weeks in advance.

  2. Ollantaytambo

    An Inca fortress and a lived-in town; trains to Aguas Calientes.

  3. Pisac

    Terraced ruins and a Sunday market.

  4. Moray

    Circular agricultural amphitheatres.

  5. Maras Salt Pans

    Terraces of Andean salt pools.

Where to stay in the Sacred Valley

The handiest areas for getting around and going out.

  • Recommended areas

    Urubamba · Ollantaytambo · Pisac

Day trips from the Sacred Valley

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Sacred Valley

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Sacred Valley are from April to November. If you can, avoid February (rainy season).

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with strong warnings
  3. Mar with warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from December to March

    Rainy season

    From December to March it rains a lot in the Andes; in February the Inca Trail closes completely for maintenance.

    What to do: If you want to hike the Inca Trail, avoid February; you can still reach Machu Picchu by train.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the cevichería. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Peru guide.

Frequently asked questions about the Sacred Valley

What to see in the Sacred Valley?

Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Moray and Maras Salt Pans.

What to see in the Sacred Valley in one day?

Don’t miss Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Moray and Maras Salt Pans. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

Where to stay in the Sacred Valley?

The handiest areas to stay are Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Pisac.

What’s the best time to travel to the Sacred Valley?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Sacred Valley are from April to November. If you can, avoid February (rainy season).

What day trips can you take from the Sacred Valley?

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.