The historic port city of Callao was founded in 1537, just two years after Lima. Today, Callao forms part of the wider Lima Metropolitan Area, and is about 7 miles (12 km) from downtown Lima. It has a rich naval history, and has long been the country’s main seaport. Continue Reading
The Urubamba River Valley, also known as the Sacred Valley, stretches for about 60 miles from Pisac (10 miles northeast of Cusco) to Ollantaytambo. For the Incas, the pleasant climate in the valley provided a comfortable escape from the high altitudes, and the fertile river valley was ideal for agriculture. Numerous Inca rulers built their retreats along the valley or overlooking it, and many archaeological sites are now found among this spectacular landscape of craggy mountains, precipitous valley sides and verdant terraces. Learn more about the Sacred Valley with this article of Perubybus. Continue Reading
Ask any Peru visitor about their favorite Sacred Valley place, and the answer will likely be Ollantaytambo. This attractive little town, located at the valley’s northwestern entrance, is redbus.pe main attraction for this day. Continue Reading
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