Officially known as the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas lies in the Peruvian Andes, about 10 miles north of the former Inca capital of Cusco. The historic gateway to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley draws many thousands of visitors each year, although many seem to pass through the valley quickly in order to reach Machu Picchu. Though it is definitely worth it, spending a couple days in this fertile valley to visit the many ruins, small towns and markets that can be found in this region. Those sites can be visited with regular transportation, but also on horseback or mountain bike for those who are more adventurous.
Video | Meet the Class Adventure Travel team
Get to know our international team of travel industry wizzards. One by one they will tell you about their role in the Class Adventure Travel team and about what makes traveling with us to the highlights of Latin America so special.
Video | Discover the natural beauty of the Pantanal
World’s largest wetland area and one of the best places in Brazil to see wildlife, yes, we’re talking about the Pantanal. The lower vegetation levels and open spaces make it easier to observe wildlife in their natural environment. No big cities are found in this area, thanks to the large amounts of water and the enormous flat basins, humans never had the chance to get around easily, and so the water has rather been attracting fauna all that time.
Video | Introducing Machu Picchu at Sunrise | Favorite Machu Picchu Guide Explains
´My first time in Machu Picchu was in 1965, when I was 7 years old, I was here. It was the perfect moment to decide that I loved this place and had to do something here.
