Cusco is a place that is characterized by the history and culture of the ancient Inca Empire. Tours of this type can be companions to meet and discover tourist attractions that are the mark of a glorious past. But Cusco is also an ideal region to practice adventure sports. Adventure sports in Cusco, ecotourism and sports tourism are booming. If what you are looking for is the possibility of practicing an adventure sport in Cusco, in this post we will give you all the details you need so that you know incredible archaeological sites, relationships with Inca communities and perform sports in magical natural environments, that only Cusco can offer.
The Sacred Valley offers beautiful, unforgettable and imposing landscapes. And they will have the opportunity to meet them doing a horse ride through the valley and mountains that is one of the adventure sports in Cusco. We assure you that the experience will be amazing. This activity can be carried out by groups of friends, couples and also those traveling as a family. It is an option for adults and children with or without experience on horseback. In general, the tours last half a day or a day, specifically on the route you choose. We tell you that you have many options for horse riding and the tours include all the necessary implements for practice. Do not miss the possibility of climbing mountains, touring the valley next to the Urubamba River, moving along the ancient Inca trail and getting to know the typical villages of Cusco.
A few kilometers from Cusco you can practice one of the adventure sports most chose by travelers from around the world. And it consists of traveling in four-wheeler tourist sites and archaeological parks of the sacred valley.
These adventure sports in Cusco will take you through the town of Chinchero, the archaeological complex of Moray and the Salineras de Maras. The distance between these places is a few kilometers and moves between incredible landscapes. Moray is an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory, still a mystery to researchers; the salt mines of maras, meanwhile, are located north of the city at almost 3 thousand meters above sea level, between the mountains; and Chichero is one of the most traditional cities of Cusco, a perfect place to buy typical fabrics. In general, the recorders last 5 hours and you are given all the complements you need to carry out the activity, in addition to including transportation and a guide.
One of the most practicable adrenaline adventure sports in Cusco is the descent by bicycle from the snow of Veronica. The descent begins at a height of 4,200 meters above sea level and there are excursions that take Ollantaytambo and others to Santa Teresa. The landscape is indescribable. It passes from the cold and the haze from the height to the heat and the characteristic vegetation of the jungle. They are almost three hours of descent along a well-marked, paved but narrow route. And if it’s a rainy day, the adventure is even more extreme but more interesting. Tours include bicycle, equipment, transportation to the place, lunch and tour guide. It is not necessary to be an expert cyclist to do this adventure. As a recommendation, wear comfortable clothes, water and a backpack with snack.
Without a doubt, one of the most important rivers in Cusco is the Vilcanota, or also called Urubamba (in another section), since they record large sections of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The currents that this magnificent river has offer the ideal conditions for boating or rafting. Difficulty levels, according to the area of the river where this adventure sport is practiced in Cusco, problems from 3 to 5 on a scale of 0-5. The river tour can last 2 hours on average. Although it is not necessary to have experience because it has all the corresponding security measures, it takes courage to surrender to the river current. Tours are hired in Cusco or online and include transportation, equipment, lunch and tour guide.
Keep in mind that the rainy season, which runs from october to march is the most recommended for those travelers who do have rafting experience. Meanwhile, from april to september the river is lower, therefore less abundant.
And if you are not afraid of heights then the sport we recommend you do is paragliding. This activity can be carried out on the sacro hill in the sacred valley of the incas as it is the starting point for paragliding. It starts from a height of 800 meters and over the entire valley. It is an incredible experience to contemplate all the attractions and landscapes that this region has. At the height at which you fly you can see the villages, the river, the agricultural terraces on the mountains and more. It is an unforgettable experience.
And finally, one of the most acclaimed activities by tourists from around the world: the walk to the archaeological complex Machu Picchu. There are numerous alternatives to reach the jewel of the inca empire. You can go along the traditional Inca Trail or also trekking along paths little chosen by tourists such as the Salkantay route, or the Lares road and also the path that goes through Huchuy Qosqo. But without a doubt, the most famous is the one that goes along the Inca Trail. This 4 days and 3 night route is considered one of the best hiking trails in the world. If you choose to travel on this path you will have the possibility to contemplate incredible landscape, from mountains to valleys and jungles, through unique archaeological sites.
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