The Sacred Valley, drained by the Urubamba River, is home to rich, fertile soil that has made it a cradle of Peruvian ...

To the Incas, the idea that one valley is more sacred than any other may have seemed strange. The natural world formed the basis of their worship: the movements of the cosmos, the bounty of the earth, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. Rainbows are everywhere in Peru’s Sacred Valley of the ...

Tucked into the Andes mountains, close to both Macchu Picchu and Cusco, this magnificent Colonial-inspired hotel sits in the very heart of the Inca empire. The hotel and grounds were designed by ...

Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas now has an Inkaterra organic spa at the Inkaterra Hacienda Urabamba. The new Mayu Spa is based on the Urubamba river and traditional Andean architecture. It displays ...

A weaver in Ollantaytambo, Peru. Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world's hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. In the Andes of Peru, tucked ...

CUSCO, Peru: While everyone has seen pictures of Machu Picchu, nothing can prepare visitors for their first glimpse of this ancient Inca site. As you approach, all you can see are Andean mountains, ...

WHY IT RATES: The new Mayu Spa showcases picturesque views and treatments featuring 100 percent natural products.-Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas is now home ...