What to visit in Ollantaytambo. The town of Ollantaytambo is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from the city of Cusco, and is one of the most beautiful places in the Sacred Valley. Ollantaytambo is considered a living Inca town, as its inhabitants still maintain the traditions inherited from their ancestors.
Visit in Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo is known for its excellent climate, and you can take advantage of this to explore its beautiful streets, which maintain an ancient style with their cobblestone streets, narrow paths, and water channels—all examples of ancient Inca engineering that have been preserved to this day.
In Ollantaytambo, you’ll see a great deal of Inca architecture, and since it has maintained its original style, you can also stroll through its beautiful main square, where you’ll find a wide variety of restaurants, artisan shops, and some hotels. Very close to the main square is the Ollantaytambo archaeological site, which was once an Inca city or settlement and had an excellent location for controlling the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
To visit the Ollantaytambo archaeological site, you’ll need the Cusco partial tourist ticket, which costs 70 soles. Hiring a guide is recommended to provide you with important information about the site (optional).
How to get to Ollantaytambo
You can reach Ollantaytambo by private transport, shared transport, or tour. These three options are ideal for getting to Ollantaytambo.
• Private transport: This is one of the best options because you can take advantage of the opportunity to make stops along the way and visit other tourist attractions in the Sacred Valley. If you have a hotel in Ollantaytambo, the transport will also take you to your hotel.
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• Shared Transportation: It’s recommended to go to Pavitos Street. From there, cars depart for Ollantaytambo, making stops only to pick up and drop off passengers. They don’t stop at any of the tourist attractions in the Sacred Valley.
• Tour: Another recommended option is a tour. This will take you to different tourist attractions in the Sacred Valley and includes transportation, a guide, and a buffet lunch in the city of Urubamba.
