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Urubamba
In the heart of the Sacred Valley, Urubamba (2875m.a.s.l.)is 78 Km. noth east of Cusco on the road to Pisac one hour 25 minutes by car) or 27 Km. (45 minutes by car) from Cusco on the Chinchero road.

Village of Chinchero
The outstanding colonial church contains some beautiful oils from the Cusco school. On Sundays there is a fair at which traders and country folk buy, sell and barter there are some important archaeological remains in the area. (Location: 28 Km. north east of Cusco or 45 minutes bye car).

Ollantaytambo Complex.
Located 97 Km.north east  of Cusco (two hours and 30 minutes by car). Ollantaytambo was built by the Incas as a fortified town  containing a temple and terraced fields.
Ollantaytambo is divided into two sectors: one called (Aracama Ayllu) dedicated to religion; and another called (Qosqo Ayllu), where people lived Ollantaytambo was an important administrative centre which probably also had a military function, as show by its walls and towers. Traces of ancient roads and aqueducts can also still be seen. The village of Ollantaytambo is known as the (living Inka village) as its people maintain ancient customs and practices.

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