Pachacutec
He was the Inca Emperor, who had the city of Ollantaytambo built. What is wonderful to realize is that this Inca city is still inhabited with the modern town spread out at the base of the ruins. The old stone streets will take you back in time. This city is important from military, political and agricultural perspectives. During the summer solstice, the sun emblazons the Sun Temple; another testimony to the superb engineering skills of the Inca people. The site has an impressive pyramid-like shape, something that has placed it on the same level as the Eastern island of Chile and the Pyramids of Giza. There are terraces, an agricultural area, a fountain, and a river. It is here that the Inca warriors faced and fought their Spanish invaders in 1537. At the end of the month of June, this historically important site stages a drama called 'Ollantey'. Many of the Inca channels are still in use. This site is a must-visit if you want your own insights about the Inca way of life.
By Car: You can reach Ollantaytambo from Cuzco by bus in roughly 1 hour 30 minutes. One-way fare is about 56.5 SOL. Trains are way more expensive starting at 236 SOL and taking an extra one hour. We would recommend a guided tour by a well-known travel agency via the towns of Pisac or Chinchero.
By train: Take voyager bimodal service train that goes via Machu Picchu towards Inca Rail to reach Ollantaytambo. The journey is about 2 hours 10 minutes and costs about 55 sol.
Sunday: 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Monday: 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Thursday: 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Friday: 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Saturday: 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
There is no entry to visit only Ollantaytambo.
You have packages for visiting Chinchero, Pisac, and Moray in Cusco including, Ollantaytambo. That has an entry fee of 70 sol.
Time you can spend
3 hours to 4 hours
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