Peru

Ollantaytambo

Cobblestone street in historic town
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dates of Stay

August 28, 2025

Travel series

Peru Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

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Hotels we stayed in

  • Hotel Inka Paradise

    Located in the heart of the village,  Inka Paradise Hotel  serves as a convenient starting point for travelers exploring the Sacred Valley. Its central location makes it easy to visit several major historical sites on foot. Getting Around For those planning to travel further into the valley, the  Mini para Urubamba bus station  is situated…

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    Courtyard garden with surrounding buildings

Things to do

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    Ancient stone ruins on mountainside

    Ollantaytambo Archeological Site

    Massive stone terraces and ancient temples located right at the edge of the town.

  • Grilled meat skewers with chips salad

    Sabor Magico Grill Restaurant

    A local eatery serving traditional Peruvian dishes including grilled alpaca meat and regional favorites.

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    Cobblestone street with colourful flags

    Chincheros Ruins

    A quiet mountain site featuring ancient terraces, colonial history, and traditional weaving practices.

  • Recommended

    Terraced salt ponds in mountains

    Salineras de Maras (maras Salt Mines)

    Ancient terraced ponds where local families harvest mineral-rich pink salt using traditional methods.

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    Person standing by mountain terraces

    Zona Arquelogica Moray

    Circular Incan terraces used as an ancient agricultural laboratory to test different crop temperatures.

  • Terracotta plate with colourful bird design

    Pizzeria Pachamama Ollantaytambo

    A central restaurant in the main square serving roast chicken and wood-fired pizza.

  • Narrow cobblestone street with shops

    Ollantaytambo Town

    A mountain town featuring original Inca streets, stone water channels, and ancient hillside stone storehouses.

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