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The Sacred Valley and its heart: geography and climate

Urubamba is located at an altitude of 2,870 meters above sea level — this is noticeably lower than in Cusco, so it is much warmer and greener here, and altitude sickness bypasses travelers. The Urubamba Valley was not accidentally called the "Sacred Valley" — there are numerous archaeological sites dedicated to the Inca gods, and the famous Inca Trail passes through. If you want to see this beauty, you can watch Urubamba webcam online to appreciate the scale of the valley and its emerald landscapes.

Legacy of Tahuantinsuyu: archaeological sites

The Urubamba Valley is a huge open-air archaeological museum, on the territory of which there are several ancient Inca settlements and structures that keep the secrets of the centuries-old history of the Tahuantinsuyu Empire. One of the most mysterious objects in the region is the Moray terraces. According to official data, this is an agricultural laboratory of the Incas: experiments were conducted here on growing different crops, bringing soil from all corners of the empire. The concentric circles of the terraces create a unique microclimate, and the temperature difference between the upper and lower levels can reach 15 degrees.

Quechua culture: traditions, textiles and markets

In the Urubamba Valley live Indian tribes of Quechua and Aymara, carefully preserving their traditions and culture, engaged in agriculture. Local Quechuas continue to adhere to the traditions of their ancestors: in weaving workshops they obtain natural dyes from plants, and tourists can take photos in traditional Andean clothing. The Urubamba market is one of the most authentic in the Sacred Valley: fresh fruits, Andean grains, medicinal herbs, handmade textiles and traditional utensils are sold here. The Indians cultivated about 100 species of agricultural crops, and the main center of agriculture was the Sacred Valley. Urubamba webcams are a window to the world of the Andes, through which you can observe the bustling life of the local bazaar.

Urubamba River: the source of the great Amazon

The Urubamba River is one of the sources of the great Amazon, originating in the Central Andes on the slope of Mount Huancarani at an altitude of 4,314 m. The length of the Urubamba River from source to mouth is 725 km. Almost throughout its entire length, it is a mountain river with rapids and waterfalls, flowing in deep canyons that dissect the Vilcabamba and Vilcanota mountain ranges. The Urubamba River is practically unnavigable, however, together with the Apurimac River it forms the Ucayali River, which in turn merges with the Maranon, giving rise to the Amazon.

Main attractions of the valley

Along with Machu Picchu, the Urubamba Valley is one of the main tourist magnets of Peru. In 2019, 1.6 million people visited Machu Picchu, many of the same tourists also visited the valley. The largest attractions of the valley: Pisac (archaeological complex on the Vilcabamba ridge, 33 km from Cusco), Ollantaytambo (former administrative, religious, military and agricultural center of the Incas), Chinchero, Moray terraces and Maras salt mines. The Chinchero archaeological complex is practically inseparable from the modern city — almost all the houses of the current city stand on the foundations of the ancient settlement. Urubamba online broadcast allows you to see how antiquity and modernity are intertwined in urban development.

What the cameras show in the city

Urubamba webcams online give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this unique place without leaving home. You can observe the life of local residents, monitor weather conditions in the Sacred Valley or admire the landscapes of the Andes. Choose any available broadcast to imagine yourself on the narrow streets of the city, where every stone breathes with the history of the Inca empire.