Sacred Valley Salt condor logo

Sacred Valley Salt Co. chose the Andean Condor for its logo for two reasons.

Sacred Valley Salt condor logo

Sacred Valley Salt Co. chose the Andean Condor for its logo for two reasons.

For one thing, it's simply an awesome creature that we find fascinating.

Andean Condor in flight

For one thing, it's simply an awesome creature that we find fascinating.

Andean Condor in flight

The Andean condor is recognized as the largest flying bird in the world (when both wingspan and weight are factored in).  Its wingspan can reach 3.3m (10’ 10”), and its weight can reach 15kg (33lbs).

They nest on inaccessible rock ledges at altitudes up to 5,000m (16,400ft).  Without interference from humans, they can live from 50 to 70 years.

The Andean condor is recognized as the largest flying bird in the world (when both wingspan and weight are factored in).  Its wingspan can reach 3.3m (10’ 10”), and its weight can reach 15kg (33lbs).

They nest on inaccessible rock ledges at altitudes up to 5,000m (16,400ft).  Without interference from humans, they can live from 50 to 70 years.

In addition, nothing captures the essence of the Sacred Valley like the Andean Condor.  The open, grassy valley floor along with the surrounding towering mountains, devoid of dense tree growth, are classic condor territory.  The Incas held the Condor to be sacred (along with the puma and the snake).   The photo is from the Condor Temple at nearby Machu Picchu.  The stone condor's head is still readily discernible.

temple of the condor

In addition, nothing captures the essence of the Sacred Valley like the Andean Condor.  The open, grassy valley floor along with the surrounding towering mountains, devoid of dense tree growth, are classic condor territory.  The Incas held the Condor to be sacred (along with the puma and the snake).   The photo is from the Condor Temple at nearby Machu Picchu.  The stone condor's head is still readily discernible.

temple of the condor

The condor continues to be revered today among many inhabitants of the Sacred Valley, as well as throughout its range of habitat.  The nations of Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela have all featured the condor prominently on their national coats of arms at one time or another.  Venezuela's former coat of arms is shown below.

Andean condor coat of arms

The condor continues to be revered today among many inhabitants of the Sacred Valley, as well as throughout its range of habitat.  The nations of Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela have all featured the condor prominently on their national coats of arms at one time or another.  Venezuela's former coat of arms is shown below.

Andean condor coat of arms

The Andean Condor is currently classified as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. 

A number of local Peruvian organizations are working to promote healthy populations of the Andean condor, as well as other native animals. 

Sanctuary tanThe Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary is located near Pisac at the southeastern end of Sacred Valley.  Their organization is dedicated to the rescue and care of local wild animals that have been injured or mistreated by humans.  They also focus specifically on the Andean condor through a captive breeding program as well as educational efforts prevent poaching and other practices that threaten the species.

The Andean Condor is currently classified as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. 

A number of local Peruvian organizations are working to promote healthy populations of the Andean condor, as well as other native animals. 

Sanctuary tanThe Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary is located near Pisac at the southeastern end of Sacred Valley.  Their organization is dedicated to the rescue and care of local wild animals that have been injured or mistreated by humans.  They also focus specifically on the Andean condor through a captive breeding program as well as educational efforts prevent poaching and other practices that threaten the species.

Sacred Valley Salt Co. is proud to support the Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary.  We donate 1% of our profits to the Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary to contribute towards their conservation efforts.

Sacred Valley Salt Co. is proud to support the Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary.  We donate 1% of our profits to the Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary to contribute towards their conservation efforts.