Tilling the Field

Sacred Valley of the Incas

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July 15th 2009
The Sacred Valley is so called as it was the main source of food for the Incas. The wide fertile plain was the bread basket for Incan towns and settlements throughout Peru. We took an 8 hour bus trip through the valley exploring the ruins of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo, large Incan sites. We also meet a local weaving community and sampled wine made from sweetcorn. (not recommended) Exploring the villa ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more