Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley
Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley, Peru
Quechua
Urquillos
- Self Guided
- Easy
- 2,1 km / 1.3 mi
- Half-day
- 1 h
Exploration Path
A good way to get to know the surroundings of Explora Valle Sagrado and the community of Urquillos, a hike where the active use of irrigation channels for local farming can be observed, where the quiet way of life and work prevailing in this area of the Sacred Valley is maintained.
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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72 m 236 ft
- Elevation Loss
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-71 m -233 ft
- Max. Altitude
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2.951 m 9.682 ft
- Min. Altitude
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2.904 m 9.528 ft
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