The Lush, Gorgeous Sacred Valley of Peru

The Sacred Valley In Peru, I drove from Cusco to the Sacred Valley to stay at the Hotel Rio Sagrado. Though I wasn't there long, I now know those visiting have to spend at least one night in the landscape that meant so much to the Inca people and surrounds Cusco and Machu Picchu.

Most visitors, especially those from Lima that come for weekend getaways, spend time indulging their sporty, adventurous sides in the valley with hiking, horseback riding, rafting and more. Because of my short time there, the best I did was a long walk. I explored the local culture, which still feels somewhat undiscovered, even in well-traveled small towns like Pisaq, which has a bustling Sunday market. I also loved a 30-minute stop at Awana Kancha, an exhibition center that shows off local weavers, along with the chance to feed adorable and totally weird llamas and alpacas.

Pisaq street

The town of Pisaq from above

Shopping and trying local corn

Sunday market in PisaqLoved this tree in PisaqVisiting Awana KanchaYou have to love this one

So many Peruvian potatoes

Comments

[Charu]

I absolutely love this post and the colors of Peru! Love!! Hope to visit some day.

[Erick Widman]

Hey Annie - loved your pictures and I have a new appreciation for Peruvian llamas and alpacas. I think the second one is winking in fact.