Ollantaytambo Perú: History and Architecture of an Inca City in the Sacred Valley

Ollantaytambo Perú: History and Architecture of an Inca City in the Sacred Valley Ollantatytambo Overview 1. History and Meaning        a- What is the History of Ollantaytambo?       b- When was Ollantaytambo built?       c- Ollantaytambo Meaning 2. Ollantaytambo Facts      a- Location      b- Architecture and Urban layout     […]

What is The Sacred Valley in Peru? & Things To Do

What is The Sacred Valley in Peru? & Things To Do The Sacred Valley is a stretch of the (Vilcanota) Urubamba River Valley to the North-West of Cusco.  At its South-Eastern end, closest to Cusco (Elevation: 3,400m), is the town of Pisac (2970 m) and at the North-Western extreme stands Ollantaytambo (2,790 m), which is […]

Where is Machu Picchu and How do I get there?

Where is Machu Picchu and How Do I get there? Tips on all the moving parts to plan your adventure Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, can be easily reached from el Valle Sagrado (Cusco’s Sacred Valley). Machu Picchu is located roughly 80 kilometers […]