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The Sacred Valley of the Inca
This full-day excursion explores the Sacred Valley of the Incas, following the Vilcanota River. You'll visit the Pisac Indian Market, a popular spot for textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and other handicrafts. On Sundays, experience a Quechua mass and witness the "varayoc" (local authorities) participate in the festivities. Next, travel to the Pisac ruins, perched dramatically overlooking the Urubamba Valley. This impressive citadel served a strategic role on a road connecting the Inca Empire to the eastern jungles. In the afternoon, the tour continues to Maras, where you'll find the Salineras salt mines. These salt pans, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, are a marvel of Inca engineering and offer stunning photographic opportunities. After exploring the Salineras, you'll be returned to your hotel.