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Town in Cusco Region, Peru
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Urubamba is a small town in Peru within the Sacred Valley of the Incas that is 48 km from Cusco.
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The community of Chichubamba offers a unique glimpse into the traditional ways of Andean life that have been carried on since before the Incan Empire. The agrotour in Chichubamba is a collaborative effort between the people of Chichubamba and ProPeru, a local NGO. This project supports sustainable social and economic development in Chichubamba. ProPeru has worked extensively with community members in the planning and execution of the tour.
Centrally located plaza.
You'll feel like you're a guest in the owner's home.
The hotel is in an 18th -century hacienda and features an onsite art gallery.
Pool and spa treatments, local cuisine.
By shared taxi (colectivo)
Get a colectivo from the taxi terminal on Pavitos Street from early morning to 18:30. 1 hour, S/7 per person. Colectivos leave when they have four passengers.
By car
The city of Cusco has poor signage, congestion and no real rules of the road in operation. Get out of Cusco as quickly as possible, then enjoy the beauty of the region.
By bus
From the bus terminal on Grau Street. 1½-2 hours until Cusco. Buses leave every 15 minutes from dawn until 18:30. S/3.50.
The main town is small enough to get around by foot; it's centered around the Plaza de Armas.
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