Local Resources & Residency Services
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Cultural Heritage
The Sacred Valley of the Incas offers access to magnificent Inca ruins at Pisac, Chinchero, Maras, and Ollantaytambo. We are happy to arrange guides and/or transportation to these archaeological wonders.
We support and foster collaborations with local scholars, artists, craftspeople, weavers, anthropologists, and Andean priests, creating meaningful cultural exchanges.
Please write to us about projects that foster collaboration in the Sacred Valley.
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Museums & Cultural Centers
The Museo Inkariy, located along the Cusco-Calca Highway at km 53, provides an immersive journey through Peru's ancient civilizations. In Ollantaytambo, ALQA (Museo de Arte Popular Andino) celebrates traditional Andean folk art, while Urubamba's Museo de Sonido Hebe Almonacid offers unique insights into Peru's musical heritage. IPAKURA Is an Andean Cultural Center celebrates and shares local traditions through various programs and exhibitions. IPAKURA is based in movement, sound & music, located in the next village of Arin. IPAKURA also offers a restaurant.
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Dining
For a taste of local cuisine with an international twist, we recommend Viva Peru and the charming Alto café in Arin. Both offer breakfast and lunch in a comfortable atmosphere and delicious fusion dishes that blend Peruvian and international flavors. Both offer wifi. Ikapura Cultural Center in Arin offers a restaurant. Huaran also offers La 58 Restobar, a local sushi/japanese restaurant and two small hotels with restaurants. The nearby small cites of Calca and Urubamba (is larger) both have traditional food markets.
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Nature Excursions
We can arrange walks to nearby waterfalls, offering peaceful encounters with the region's natural beauty. These excursions can be tailored to various fitness levels and time constraints.
For more information or to arrange any of these experiences, please speak with us. We're happy to help coordinate transportation, guides, and reservations to ensure you make the most of your time in the Sacred Valley.