The Matrix of World Travel: Incan Ruins of the Sacred Valley + Andes Mountains- near Cusco

the nearest ruin- an Incan battle station overlooking the valley

walls of the Incan fortress

me and my driver, Elvis

Machu Picchu, while the most famous, is not the only ruin left from the Incan civilization. Up and outside Cusco are a plethora, including remnants of Incan technology, "steps" which helped increase agricultural yields all over the Sacred Valley.
As they're heavily traversed by tourists, you'll find many native Peruvians dotting the ruins, selling anything from fruit and Oreo cookies, to clothing, to photo ops- one of which is came with a funny moment when a llama decide to show her love for me by sneezing in my face.

hilarious video: friendly llama sneezes/ spits in my face as I pet her

sacred tree of the Incas

me and Llamita- watch video above

wild flowers around the ruins

standing guard

Incan irrigation technology

overlooking the city of Cusco- over 13,000 feet in elevation

climbing hills at this altitude leaves one short of breath

very excited to explore here

All in all the Sacred Valley, surrounded by the Andean mountains, is one of the most beautiful, still, and tranquil
in the world. It's no wonder so many spiritual seekers are magnetized to this heavenly realm.