The town of Urubamba is located under the awe-inspiring snow-capped mountain of Chicon. Positioned near to a number of significant ruins of the Inca Empire and just one hour from Cusco, Urubamba is the perfect place to acclimatise before beginning a tour of Machu Picchu.

There is a popular market selling fresh fruit and vegetables and also pots, pans and other essential items.  Urubamba is the home of the workshop of Pablo Seminario, who creates quality ceramics which can be purchased from the workshop or the store in Cusco.

During the first week of June, the festival of El Señor de Torrechayoc brings the town alive with dancers and visitors from local towns who parade and perform through the streets whilst the church bells ring.  The dancing culminates with group performances on the local football pitch whilst crowds look on from the stands.  Celebrations continue on into the small hours.