Day 7: Travel to the Sacred Valley and visit the mystical Naupa Iglesia
(Saturday, June 29)
Today we depart Cusco for the Sacred Valley of Peru. During the beautiful drive we will see the lovely landscapes and catch glimpses of Peruvian daily life.
We will stop for lunch in at Kaia Shenai – a wonderful organic restaurant with a charming garden in the town of Urubamba.
After lunch we shall embark on a “pilgrimage” to the Mystical Naupa Iglesia – a powerful spot where we will engage in meditation, sound healings (with frequencies that are tuned to the frequency of the space) and have time to spend in the portal window and in sacred rituals.
We will finish our journey in the charming town of Ollantaytambo where we will check into our comfortable little hotel near the river.
Michael and Dona like to frequent the delicious and socially conscious Hearts Cafe – where the proceeds go to help the local population! Join in or have an evening on your own…your choice!
Overnight Ollantaytambo at Parwa Guest House
Peru’s Sacred Valley 
The Sacred Valley in the Peruvian Andes, runs from the old imperial capital of Cusco to the enigmatic citadel of Machu Picchu. It is a place of sweet natural beauty, ancient Inca cities and mystical places.
Encompassing what was the fertile homeland of the Inca Empire (1438 to 1533), today the transcendent region – also known as the Urubamba Valley – is a quiet expanse of country that is steeped in Andean history and culture.
Pachar (Naupa Iglesia) – The ancient Andean peoples believed that Pachar is portal to another vibrational space – with a dimensional doorway leading into three dimensions. We will hike up to this mystical place and have the opportunity to sit in the doorways of the portal. Group meditation and sound ceremony attuned to the musical and energetic frequencies of this magical spot.
Links:
Pachar –
naupa-iglesia-the-inca-gateway-into-another-time/
Kaia Shenai Cafe (Ama Restaurant)-
A healthy garden cafe with plenty of vegetarian dishes. Fresh salads, soups, wraps and great snacks in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294321-d4071537-Reviews-Ama_Restaurant-Urubamba_Sacred_Valley_Cusco_Region.html
Hearts Cafe –
A restaurant run by locals that donate their proceeds to bettering the lives of the disadvantaged people who live in the region. The primary purpose of Living Heart (the foundation supported by the restaurant) is to help rural communities situated high in the mountains around the Sacred Valley of Peru in the areas of Nutrition, Health, Education and Conservation.
Parwa Guest House –
Parwa Guest House is situated on a cobbled lane just minutes from Ollantaytambo’s main square, which is filled with cafes, restaurants and shops. It’s also walking distance (15 minutes) to the station where we caught the train to Machu Picchu. Simple and charming rooms -quiet, spacious, comfortable with a modern bathroom and king size bed. Plus windows overlooking trees and the mountain behind. Breakfast includes fresh fruit, juice, eggs, cheese, toast, coffee. Very welcoming.
http://www.parwaguesthouse.com/
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