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The Top 8 Natural Monuments in Urubamba

Urubamba’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8

beautiful natural monuments in Urubamba. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 4, 2025

Machu Picchu

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Machu Picchu is epic. The ruins stand 2,430 meters above sea level amidst a tropical mountain forest in a stunningly beautiful environment. It was probably the most incredible urban creation …

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Stairway to Machu Picchu

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We struggled for a long time, whether we visit the many negative recommendations (mass tourism) Machu Picchu - we did it (as of 04/2018)!
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Maras Salt Mines

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The salt pans of Maras "Salinera de Maras" is the highest salt farm in the world. Thousands of salt basins are located on steep mountain terraces. What was once the …

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Climb to Huayna Picchu

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Only registered persons may climb out here. There are only two tours a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The number of participants is limited. Early registration!

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Ancient steps to Machu Picchu

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These ancient and monumental stairways that connect Machu Picchu to the Urubamba River were built by the Incas at about the same time as the sacred village itself. They are …

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Ollantaytambo Ruins

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Ollantaytambo is the only town where you can still admire the town planning from Inca times. The narrow streets and alleys frame 15 square blocks that lead to a courtyard …

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Wiñay Wayna Inca Ruins

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Old Inca ruins with a fantastic view

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Trail Past the Maras Salt Pans

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From the viewing point, a path leads past the salt terraces and later through a beautiful gorge down into the Urubamba Valley.

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