Peru’s Sacred Valley

Snacks are made available under a chalkboard listing the day’s excursions at Explora Valle Sagrado. (Elaine Glusac / Chicago Tribune)

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April 7, 2017 2:47 PM PT

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In Peru, a slower, richer tourism route has emerged that links Cusco and the country’s chief attraction ― Machu Picchu ― via the Sacred Valley.

A herd of alpaca in the Andean altiplano, in the mountains above Peru’s Sacred Valley. (Elaine Glusac / Chicago Tribune)

Hiking in the Andean altiplano on an excursion led by guides at Explora Valle Sagrado. (Elaine Glusac / Chicago Tribune)

The mountain-terraced salt pans of Maras, one of the hiking destinations for guests at the Explora Valle Sagrado lodge outside of tiny Urquillos, Peru. (Elaine Glusac / Chicago Tribune)

A hiker takes a break during a trek near the town of Chinchero. (Elaine Glusac / Chicago Tribune)

A pisco sour and snacks at Explora’s lodge in the Sacred Valley of Peru. (Elaine Glusac / Chicago Tribune)

Vendors selling colorful crafts in the Andean altiplano. (Elaine Glusac / Chicago Tribune)

Workers at a women’s weaving co-op near Chinchero. (Elaine Glusac / Chicago Tribune)

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