Cusco, Peru: Ollantaytambo Ruins Travel Guide…With Alpacas!

Cusco, Peru: Ollantaytambo Ruins Travel Guide...With Alpacas! Ollantaytambo Ruins: Exploring Incan Ruins In The Sacred Valley Of Peru Walking around the Ollantaytambo Ruins in the Sacred Valley of Peru feels kind of like walking through a time machine in the middle of the Andes. It’s part pre-Incan, part Incan, and part Spanish architecture, so you get to see little snapshots of the reality of war and history in the region. And the Incan stonework is truly something special. I spent a few hours inside the Ollantaytambo Ruins, by myself, just wandering around and exploring...higher and further than most people tend to explore. I wandered secluded, ancient stone terraces, climbing to the top for epic views of the town and the Sacred Valley. I even took a short nap under a tree beside the tiny manmade canal near the alpaca field, lulled by the sound of rushing water. This site participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate programs and may earn from qualifying purchases. Join the email list to stay in the loop on new releases! The little village of Ollantaytambo is small and charming, with plenty to eat, drink, and take in. And while plenty of day tours from Cusco stop there on their circuits, it’s easy to make your own if you’re up for a bit of DIY adventure and a collectivo or two. Ollantaytambo day trip There are also a few hotels in and near Ollantaytambo, Peru, so if you want to experience the small town overnight, you can check current rates here: Getting To Ollantaytambo From Cusco If you’re coming from Cusco, you’ve got a few solid options. A Cusco to Ollantaytambo collectivo (shared van) is the budget traveler’s favorite-cheap, frequent, and surprisingly comfortable. To be honest, this was another time when I flexed my “trust” muscles... A man with a nice, new, comfy looking SUV was right near the colectivo stand, offering rides to Ollantaytambo for 5 SOL more than a standard colectivo. Seemed safe enough 🤷🏼‍♂️ ...so I checked with the couple already sitting in the back that they were indeed going there, and hopped in! Payed upon arrival in Olly! A normal collectivo is about $10 SOL (about $3-4+ USD) each way than It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, winding through stunning Andean scenery. The scenery is beautiful, even though the actual ride can be a bit nauseating due to the crazy way everyone drives in Cusco. Connect & Share This Article You can also take a private car or grab one of the many day tours from Cusco that include the ruins of Ollantaytambo as part of a larger Sacred Valley circuit. If you’re heading onward to hike Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo is also the main train departure point, making it a good overnight stop. There are plenty of hotels in Ollantaybambo. That said, if you do a tour, you will be limited on how much time and freedom you have at each stop. Exploring The Ruins Of Ollantaytambo...

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