Sacred Valley location: Cusco region, Peru. Coordinates, altitude (2,800m), 60 km length, main towns and why it was sacred.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is located in the Cusco region, Peru, stretching along the Urubamba River between 13°10' - 13°30' South Latitude and 71°50' - 72°10' West Longitude.
Exact location
| Data | Information |
|---|---|
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Cusco |
| Provinces | Calca and Urubamba |
| Main river | Urubamba (Vilcanota) |
| Average altitude | 2,800 masl |
| Length | ~60 km (Pisac to Ollantaytambo) |
| Distance from Cusco | 35-72 km depending on point |
Main towns
From Cusco westward: Pisac, Coya, Lamay, Calca, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo.
Check exact distances from Cusco and the detailed map.
Visit with our Sacred Valley Tour from $55 USD.
The Sacred Valley is not a specific place but a 60 km region that was the breadbasket and spiritual heart of the Inca Empire.
