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.

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Art & Culture
Place or Historical Monument
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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

michael mamane

Seasoned Traveller

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.

Anonymous traveller

Seasoned Traveller

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.

Virginie Bigeni

Seasoned Traveller

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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