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Ollantaytambo

93 kilómetros al NE, Cusco, Peru

Featured Review : The misnamed Fortress of Ollantaytambo is a fascinating place because it was never finished and this lack of completion gives us some excellent clues as to how the place was built. I should start off by explaining why I ...See Full Review

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A fascinating insight into Inca building techniques

  • 5 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
  • October 11, 2010
A fascinating insight into Inca building techniques
Quote: The misnamed Fortress of Ollantaytambo is a fascinating place because it was never finished and this lack of completion gives us some excellent clues as to how the place was built. I should start off by explaining why I say Ollantaytambo is... Read the full Ollantaytambo review

From journal The sacred Valley

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Ollantaytambo Ruins

  • 5 out of 5 stars by LenR from Townsville, Queensland, Australia
  • July 17, 2009
Ollantaytambo Ruins
Quote: Ollantaytambo is an attractive little town located at the western end of the Sacred Valley (about two and a half hours by bus from Cusco). The present town has been built on top of original Inca foundations and is the best surviving example of Inca... Read the full Ollantaytambo review

From journal The Sacred Valley, Peru

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Strange Name. Wonderful Town

  • 5 out of 5 stars by britgirl7 from Dallas, Texas
  • April 2, 2009
Strange Name. Wonderful Town
Quote: Ollantaytambo was our first stop on arriving in Peru. It’s a small traditional town nestled in the Sacred Valley with the Andres mountains looming all around. Ollanta was built on the foundations of the original Inca ruins and so you can easily look... Read the full Ollantaytambo review

From journal South of the Equator to Peru

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Ollantaytambo

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Shady Ady from Hinckley, England, United Kingdom
  • September 16, 2006
Ollantaytambo
Quote: As we were approaching Ollantaytambo, our tour guide informed us to be ready to see some of the best preserved and outstanding Inca ruins that can still be viewed today. After seeing the delights on offer at Machu Picchu, I thought that this might... Read the full Ollantaytambo review

From journal The Sacred Valley of the Incas

Ollantaytambo Ruins

  • 3 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • July 12, 2005
Ollantaytambo Ruins
Quote: On the advice of a friend, we flew from Lima to Cuzco, then immediately went down into the Sacred Valley. This was a perfect way to acclimate gradually to the altitude. After checking into our hotel in the Sacred Valley (Sonesta Posada del Inca... Read the full Ollantaytambo review

From journal Cool Cusco

Ollantaytambo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Pguthrie from Little Rock, Arkansas
  • May 9, 2005
Quote: Anywhere else in the world, this would be a major destination for adventure travelers... since it's 40 miles from Macchu Picchu, it's a secondary site. I thought it was great. The guide we had was very informative and easy to understand. This was... Read the full Ollantaytambo review

From journal Peru

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Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo
Quote: Part of the Sacred Valley Tour offered throughout Cusco is a stop in the ancient Inca city of Ollantaytambo. On most tours, this is one of the last stops. It is built into a steep mountainside and was a strategic outpost for defense, as well as a... Read the full Ollantaytambo review

From journal What's a Trip to Peru Without Machu Picchu?