Urubamba Province Travel Guide

Cusco Region

Machu Picchu showing a ruin
Machu Picchu which includes mist or fog, a ruin and mountains
Machu Picchu showing mountains, a ruin and mist or fog
Machu Picchu featuring a ruin, mist or fog and mountains
Machu Picchu featuring a ruin, hiking or walking and mist or fog

Popular cities in Urubamba Province

Machu Picchu showing building ruins and mist or fog
Machu Picchu
Known for Mountains, Hiking and Historical
The sacred Inca city, built high in the Andes and hidden for centuries, is now one of Peru’s most spectacular and popular tourist destinations.

Reasons to visit

  • Aguas Calientes Hot Springs
  • Inca Trail
  • Huayna Picchu
Cusco which includes a ruin, a small town or village and mountains
Ollantaytambo
Known for Historical, Ruins and Tours
Home to the ruins of a striking temple, this quaint village has changed little since it was inhabited by the Inca centuries ago.

Reasons to visit

  • Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site
  • Musqa Pukyo Terraces
Cusco featuring a small town or village and heritage architecture
Chinchero
Known for Ruins, Churches and Small town
Glimpse traditional Andean village life in this picturesque town, best known for its lively market and stunning mountain views.

Reasons to visit

  • Archaeological Center of Chinchero
  • Mercado de Chinchero
Cusco showing a garden
Maras
Check out the local area in Maras—home to attractions like Salt Mines of Maras and Moray Terraces.

Reasons to visit

  • Salt Mines of Maras
  • Moray Terraces
Urubamba which includes a small town or village and markets
Urubamba
Known for Relaxing, Hiking and Historical
The Sacred Valley’s central transportation hub, this lively town has a well-functioning tourist infrastructure and makes an ideal base for exploring the region.
Huayllabamba
Huayllabamba
Check out the local area in Huayllabamba—home to attractions like Machuqolqa and Cerro Potosino.