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Tour the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River, Peru

Side Trips to Nearby Ruins

From Bonnie Hamre, About.com

The Urubamba river runs through the mountains east of Cuzco, carving a fertile river valley that fed local populations from before the Inca Empire to the present time. Along the hills overlooking the river, the Incas built fortresses to protect the river wealth, not knowing they created fascinating places for modern day visitors to tour.

Enjoy the photo tour with side trips to the ruins at Tambo Machay and Qenko.

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