Due to its close location to Sacred Valley of the Incas and also to Machu Picchu, and the beauty of Chi’qun Mountain covered with snow, Urubamba has a busy yet humble city centre. Also, Urubamba is one of the important transfer points due to its location. Besides, since it is located on a relatively low altitude, the tourists suffering altitude sickness use this city to feel better.
Hacienda del Chalan offers you an authentic discovery through Sacred Valley of the Incas on Peruvian Paso horses for around 4 hours. You should definitely attend this fantastic tour that includes lakes, snow-capped mountains, archaeological remains such as Moray, Salinas and Ollantaytambo. Also, you can have a different museum experience in Museo Inkary, where historic art installations by both artists and archeologists are displayed.
Seen as an engineering marvel, Terrazas Agricolas Periodo is an open air museum in which you can witness pre-Inca history. You can show courage by trying outdoor activities such as skylodge and zip-line and have a lovely dinner at the top.
Though Peruvian cuisine is mainly made of meat, spices and potatoe; you can find a wide range of world cuisine, even fusion cuisine in Urubamba. There are various options in this city that suit every pocket. You should definitely visit the brewery, namely; Cerveceria del Valle Sagrado located in the heart of Sacred Valley of the Incas, and try this local taste.
The most ideal period to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas is from April to October. For the ones who wish to take good photos in Urubamba should prefer either the dry season, that is, when the rain stops in March, or October when the rain season starts.