{"id":5738,"date":"2023-03-24T22:48:28","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T22:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/?p=5738"},"modified":"2024-12-30T16:02:03","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T21:02:03","slug":"explore-best-inca-ruins-sacred-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/explore-best-inca-ruins-sacred-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore The Best Inca Ruins in the Sacred Valley!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Sacred Valley of the Incas<\/strong> is one of the most historically significant places in South America! Though it\u2019s insanely popular as a modern tourist destination, the valley is also home to some of <strong>Peru<\/strong>&#8216;s most traditional Quechua communities today. It\u2019s a living museum and a progressive society. Every step is a step through time. Do you know which <strong>Inca ruins<\/strong> are in the Sacred Valley?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just outside the Inca capital city of <strong>Cusco<\/strong>, the civilization took advantage of the extensive, fertile valley of the <strong>Vilcanota River<\/strong> to produce a variety of foods for the empire. Naturally, they established towns and religious sites throughout the picturesque glen and surrounding hills, many of which can be visited today!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four main archeological complexes to see, as well as some lesser-known ceremonial and residential centers that are definitely worth your time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are <strong>the Best Inca ruins<\/strong> to explore in the Sacred Valley!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents anchor-links\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-inca-ruins-of-sacred-valley\" data-level=\"2\">Inca Ruins of Sacred Valley<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-moray\" data-level=\"3\">Moray<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-pisac\" data-level=\"3\">Pisac<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-chinchero\" data-level=\"3\">Chinchero<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ollantaytambo\" data-level=\"3\">Ollantaytambo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-qolqas-of-pinkuylluna-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">Qolqas of Pinkuylluna\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-cachicata-inti-punku\" data-level=\"3\">Cachicata + Inti Punku<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-pumamarca\" data-level=\"3\">Pumamarca<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-huchuy-qosqo\" data-level=\"3\">Huchuy Qosqo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ancasmarca\" data-level=\"3\">Ancasmarca<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-make-an-ancestral-connection\" data-level=\"2\">Make an Ancestral Connection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inca-ruins-of-sacred-valley\">Inca Ruins of Sacred Valley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-moray\">Moray<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moray&#8217;s otherworldly circular farming terraces are just one of the many pieces of evidence that the Inca civilization was incredibly advanced as a people group in agriculture, engineering, and science. They had immense knowledge of and experience with the natural world and harnessed its power to grow their empire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moray was a type of <strong>farming laboratory<\/strong> tested different climates on different types of crops. Each rounded level was a bit lower than the next, giving those crops a different temperature and distinct growing conditions. From top to bottom, there\u2019s a 15\u00b0C difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Though it\u2019s not an archeological site, you should also definitely visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/sacred-valley-salt-mines-maras\/\">Maras Salt Mines<\/a><\/strong>, which have been used to extract salt from a natural saltwater spring since before Inca times!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Moray-s-otherworldly-circular-farming-terraces.jpg\" alt=\"Moray's otherworldly circular farming terraces\" class=\"wp-image-5743\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moray&#8217;s otherworldly circular farming terraces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Moray-was-a-type-of-farming-laboratory-tested-different-climates-on-different-types-of-crops.jpg\" alt=\"Moray was a type of farming laboratory tested different climates on different types of crops\" class=\"wp-image-5744\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moray was a type of farming laboratory tested different climates on different types of crops<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pisac\">Pisac<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inca ruins of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/pisac-a-must-visit-on-your-trip-to-perus-sacred-valley\/\">Pisac<\/a><\/strong> are the most beautiful in the Sacred Valley, along with <strong>Huchuy Qosqo<\/strong> (see below)! They are seriously so impressive and have one of the best <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/panoramic-views-peru-best-places-cant-miss\/\">panoramic views<\/a><\/strong> of the surrounding landscape. It\u2019s a place that sends a wave of peace and calms over you when you enter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a ton of very intact agricultural terraces following the curve of the mountaintop, plus military, residential, and religious structures scattered about! It\u2019s likely this was an important defense point to prevent attacks on the capital city of Cusco, too. There\u2019s a lot of walking to be done here as it\u2019s a pretty extensive site, so wear good shoes, and enjoy the scenery!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Don\u2019t forget to visit the colorful souvenir market in the city!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chinchero\">Chinchero<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/chinchero-ancient-textile-traditions\/\">Chinchero<\/a><\/strong> was once the breadbasket of Cusco and the royal abode of Inca Tupac Yapanqui. For his stately home, he ordered the construction of a palace, shrines, temples, baths, and platforms. Manco Inca later deliberately burned down the city to prevent the conquistadors from getting supplies. The Spaniards still built a colonial church and other structures in the town on the original Inca foundations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, today\u2019s ruins pale in comparison to the grandeur it used to hold! Imagine what it would have been like &#8211; a beautiful enclosure fit for a king!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 You can visit Chinchero on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/traditional\/cusco-day-tours\/maras-moray-salt-mines-full-day\/\"><strong>Maras &amp; Moray Day Tour<\/strong><\/a> or our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/traditional\/cusco\/sacred-valley\/\"><strong>Sacred Valley Day Tour<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Panoramic-photo-of-the-archaeological-site-of-Chinchero.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic photo of the archaeological site of Chinchero\" class=\"wp-image-5745\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Panoramic photo of the archaeological site of Chinchero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tourist-next-to-the-stones-of-Chinchero-archaeological-site.jpg\" alt=\"Tourist next to the stones of Chinchero archaeological site\" class=\"wp-image-5746\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tourist next to the stones of Chinchero archaeological site<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ollantaytambo\">Ollantaytambo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people whiz right past the charming town and Inca Ruins of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/what-do-when-visiting-ollantaytambo\/\">Ollantaytambo<\/a><\/strong> on the way to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/the-7-best-treks-to-machu-picchu\/\">Machu Picchu<\/a><\/strong>, never giving it a second thought. But that\u2019s a mistake! This steep complex showcases the Inca\u2019s artistry, impossibly precise stonework, and engineering prowess and creates more questions than it answers. How did these giant stones get here? What was religious life like? How does this site connect to others across the Inca world? Who invented this novel type of masonry with no mortar? We know that in this place, there was a big battle against the conquistadors that the Incas won!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Spend a few days in this <strong>traditional Inca town <\/strong>to explore its streets and visit its lesser-known sites!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qolqas-of-pinkuylluna-nbsp\">Qolqas of Pinkuylluna&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just across the way from the Ollantaytambo Inca ruins, nestled into the side of a steep mountain, are the Incas\u2019 stone storehouses, built to preserve grain and other food stores for the town\u2019s people that had been grown in the nearby agricultural terraces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They <strong>stored the food<\/strong> here at a higher altitude for better preservation and protection from invaders. You\u2019ll see how they lugged heavy stones up a steep slope and built a structure that stands tall. Did I mention it\u2019s steep? But those views are priceless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 The Inca Ruins are reached by hiking 1-2 hours round trip, starting off Lare Street in Ollantaytambo. The entrance is free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Qolqas-of-Pinkuylluna.jpg\" alt=\"Qolqas of Pinkuylluna\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-5747\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Qolqas of Pinkuylluna&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cachicata-inti-punku\">Cachicata + Inti Punku<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit the Ollantaytambo Inca Ruins, a natural question is, where did those enormous stones come from, and how did they get here?! Well, we can answer the first by sending you on a hike to see the Cachicata Quarry deep in the mountains outside of town. Following the same path, you\u2019ll reach one of the Incas\u2019 Sun Gates, or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/hiking-the-sun-gate-at-machu-picchu\/\">Inti Punku<\/a><\/strong>, settled perfectly in front of the sacred <strong>Mount Veronica<\/strong> glacier. You will be awestruck, my friend. This is one of the valley&#8217;s most scenic hikes and one of the least crowded!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Try the 4-day <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/inca-quarry-to-machu-picchu-trek-4-days\/\"><strong>Inca Quarry Trail<\/strong><\/a>, exploring the <em>Peronilyoc<\/em> Waterfall and pre-Inca <em>Raqaypata <\/em>ruins before continuing to the Sun Gate and Quarry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pumamarca\">Pumamarca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pumamarca Inca ruins were originally built by the <strong>Wari civilization,<\/strong> who lived in this valley before the Incas. Still, the Incas continued to use the structures after conquering the area, probably as a fortress or religious center. It has a very different type of construction than other sites, and it\u2019s interesting to compare this early establishment with a more sophisticated one like the ruins of Ollantaytambo. Pumamarca Inca ruins are perched high up on a hillside with a fabulous view of the mountains, glaciers, and valleys marking out the breathtaking landscape!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Get there by taking a 5-hour round-trip hike, starting in the main square of Ollantaytambo! There is a small entry fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-Pumamarca-Inca-ruins.jpg\" alt=\"The Pumamarca Inca ruins\" class=\"wp-image-5748\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pumamarca Inca ruins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-huchuy-qosqo\">Huchuy Qosqo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now leaving Ollantaytambo, we\u2019ll head over to probably my favorite archeological site in the Sacred Valley! This place is downright fascinating, plus it\u2019s on a high-altitude plateau with a fabulous view of some once-in-a-lifetime scenery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inca Ruins of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/10-reasons-to-do-the-huchuy-qosqo-trek\/\">Huchuy Qosqo<\/a><\/strong> means \u201c<strong>Little Cusco<\/strong>,\u201d and was built as a royal home for the Inca Wiracocha and his family. Later, the structures were used to shield Manco Inca and his men from the Spanish as they retreated toward Vilcabamba and the jungle. The impressive constructions of this site are super well preserved, and it\u2019s a delight to visit something so special without the crowds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 To visit this amazing historical place, you can do a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/huchuy-qosqo\/\"><strong>1-, 2- or 3-day hike<\/strong><\/a> with or without continuing on to Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ancasmarca\">Ancasmarca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This strange-looking site, translating to <strong>Eagle Town<\/strong>, has over 500 circular stone structures which existed in pre-Inca times but were continued to be used when they came into power. They all create a whimsical landscape of mysterious shapes!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have probably been used for food storage, but their true purpose is unclear. Archeologists have also identified narrow streets, funeral structures, retaining walls, and staircases and believe this was an inhabited town. The site is hardly visited by tourists but is definitely worth a visit. The winding lines of the town\u2019s constructions stretching out across the hill and the surrounding landscape make Ancasmarca Inca ruins truly special!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Ancasmarca is on the road connecting Calca to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/lares-trek-to-machu-picchu-experience-and-highlights\/\">Lares<\/a><\/strong>. You can get there by private taxi or shared minivan from Calca. The entrance is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ancasmarca.jpg\" alt=\"Ancasmarca\" class=\"wp-image-5749\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ancasmarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-an-ancestral-connection\">Make an Ancestral Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking through all the fantastic Inca Ruins and their predecessors in the Sacred Valley will help you imagine what life may have been like during that epoch of human history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While so many things have changed, there are also so many things that are the same! People still have hope, dreams, families, feelings, struggles, and joys. Take time to sit and wonder about those who once walked these streets!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Entrance to the Moray, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero are included in the Cusco <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/boleto-turistico-cusco-the-complete-guide\/\">Boleto Turistico<\/a> <\/strong>or Tourist Ticket. You cannot buy an independent entrance ticket for any one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Check out these ways to spend a day in Cusco and the fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/the-best-day-trips-from-cusco\/\"><strong>day trips<\/strong><\/a> you can do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sacred-Valley-of-the-Incas.jpg\" alt=\"Sacred Valley of the Incas\" class=\"wp-image-5750\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sacred Valley of the Incas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list lang\">\n<li class=\"es\">ES<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"pt\">PT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the most historically significant places in South America! 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