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Urubamba (possibly from in the Quechua spelling Urupampa, flat land of spiders) is a small town in Peru, located near the Urubamba River under the snow-capped mountain Chicón. It is the capital of the district of the same name. Located one hour from Cusco, Urubamba is the largest town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Urubamba is one of thirteen provinces in the Cusco Region in the southern highlands of Peru. Geography. The province is bounded to the north by the province of La ...
The Urubamba River near Urcos. The Urubamba River or Vilcamayo River [2] (possibly from Quechua Willkamayu, for "sacred river") [3] is a river in Peru. Upstream it is called Vilcanota River (possibly from Aymara Willkanuta, for "house of the sun"). [4] Within the La Convención Province, the name changes to Urubamba. [5]
The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Spanish: Valle Sagrado de los Incas; Quechua: Willka Qhichwa), or the Urubamba Valley, is a valley in the Andes of Peru, north of the Inca capital of Cusco. It is located in the present-day Peruvian region of Cusco. In colonial documents it was referred to as the "Valley of Yucay".
Machu Picchu: One of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, Machu Picchu is located near the Urubamba range and attracts millions of tourists annually. [8] Hiking and Trekking: The area offers popular trekking routes such as the Inca Trail, Salkantay Trek, and the Lares Trek, providing breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys ...
Urubamba District is one of seven districts of the Urubamba province in Peru. [1] Geography. The Urupampa mountain range traverses the district.
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Maras District is one of seven districts of the Urubamba Province in Peru. The town of Maras is the capital of the district. [1] Geography