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Ollantaytambo Vacations
The town of Ollantaytambo and it's archaeological site are situated between Cusco and Machu Picchu. Take the time to visit this charming, little Inca town.
Visit Ollantaytambo
- Art & Culture
- Place or Historical Monument
- Handicraft
Ollantaytambo: How to get there?
2hrs by train from Aguas Calientes
Ollantaytambo: See when to go ?
From May to November
Ollantaytambo: For how long?
One day
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Ollantaytambo: What to see nearby?
What our travelers think of their stay
Ollantaytombo is a little village in Peru and was once an ancient Inca city. The town makes a very interesting stop for all travellers making a trip to Peru.
My suggestion
Don't hesitate to make an overnight stop at Ollantaytombo on your way back from visiting Machu Picchu, rather than returning directly to Cusco.
The town of Ollantaytambo and it's archaeological site are situated between Cusco and Machu Picchu. Take the time to visit this charming, little Inca town.
My suggestion
Archaeology aside, the town of Ollantaytambo itself is lovely. It has lots of small cafes, shops and a great market if you need to stock up on things. I would have liked to have spent more time there during my holiday in this region of Peru.
Ollantaytambo is an old Inca fortress, and the village of today has been built at its feet. Vestiges of Inca architecture at 2,700 metres above sea level, between Cusco and Machu Picchu make it a good place to stop during a trip to Peru.
My suggestion
The place is considered to be something worth seeing. It's true that it is not very big, but it has managed to keep its soul and is worth a look, especially for those looking for authenticity or ancient buildings. Stay there a day.
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