Sacred Valley Altitude

The altitude of the Sacred Valley of the Incas varies between 2,800 and 3,700 meters above sea level, depending on the area visited. For example, the town of Pisac is at an altitude of 2,972 meters, while the town of Ollantaytambo is at an altitude of 2,792 meters. It is important to consider the altitude when planning a visit to the Sacred Valley, as the altitude can affect the health of some people. It is recommended to take precautions and acclimatize properly before engaging in intense physical activities at high altitudes.

Valle Sagrado de los Incas

Altitude of the districts belonging to the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Below, I present to you the approximate altitude of some of the best known places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, in alphabetical order:

Urubamba

Calca

Why the name of the Sacred Valley of the Incas?

The Sacred Valley of the Incas owes its name to its importance in the Inca civilization. This region located in the Peruvian Andes, near the city of Cusco, was considered sacred by the Incas due to its fertile land and strategic location.

The Sacred Valley area was inhabited by the Incas, who built numerous cities and ceremonial centers, taking advantage of its fertile land for agriculture and its mild climate. In addition, the Urubamba River that runs through the valley and the presence of sacred mountains such as Ausangate, Pitusiray and Salkantay, make it a place of great religious and spiritual importance for the Incas.

Today, the Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the main tourist attractions in Peru, with numerous archaeological sites and traditional villages that maintain their Inca and colonial heritage.
Tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Below, I present to you some of the most outstanding tourist attractions of Urubamba and Calca:

Urubamba:

Calca