15 Feb 2026
Machu PicchuStraight to the Sacred Valley?
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Asked by: Karena
Before visiting Machu Picchu we'd like to arrive in Cusco and go straight to the Sacred Valley. Where would you recommend?
Answered by: Roxner Quispe
This is actually a smart way to start your trip, with a slightly lower altitude than in Cusco. I'd recommend Urubamba as it's got everything you need and has easy access to other sites like Pisac, Chinchero, Moray and Maras. It's about 1.5 hours drive from Cusco.
Roxner Quispe
Roxner is the founder of Action Peru Treks, the first indigenous-owned Peru trekking agency. Roxner was born in a small community near Machu Picchu and has been visiting the ruins since he was 12 years old. He has guided hundreds of groups on all the major Machu Picchu treks as well as countless lesser-known hidden gems.
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