Once the heart of the Inca empire it is also scattered with important archaeological sites and is for many the setting off point for a visit to the famous hidden citadel of Machu Picchu.
At an altitude of only 2800m, Urubamba has a pleasant year-round climate and is at the perfect height for acclimatising. As well as a fascinating cultural and historical destination this is also the perfect stop off for lovers of the great outdoors – hiking, horse riding, zip lining, paragliding, rafting and even stand up paddle boarding on high Andean lagoons are all on offer here.
