Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo is often overlooked by travelers to Machu Picchu as nothing more than the place where you catch the train. However, the town is worthy of a visit in its own right. On the edge of town are towering ruins built into the side of a mountain, which are not only a challenging, but fun, climb, but they offer incredible views of the Sacred Valley and mountains. Within the town are some very good restaurants and shops. We also toured the farm at El Albergue, a hotel located adjacent to the train station, and enjoyed the outstanding Pachamanca lunch.
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Guinea pigs in a shed at a farm we stopped at in the Sacred Valley.
Chica, a fermented corn drink (basically, corn beer) at the chicharia we stopped at in the Sacred Valley.
The terraces of the ruins at Ollantaytambo. Yes, we climbed all the way to the top.
Mountain view from the Ollantaytambo Ruins.
A view of the town of Ollantaytambo from the terraces at the ruins.
Near the top of the Ollantaytambo Ruins.
The valley below the ruins.
