66 A mere hours drive from Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas (the valley of the River Urubamba) is home to picturesque communities, impressive terraces and several important archaeological sites. In Inca times, the valley was the breadbasket of the Empire and its still important for agriculture, as farmers plant the same ? elds that they did in Inca times with the same crops! Its mild weather, beautiful countryside and particular geography make it ideal for outdoor sports. Andean terraces of Moray and traditional Andean weaver of the Sacred Valley Sacred Valley