Stories and customs of Ollantaytambo
Description
You will be visiting a part of the city that is 500 years old and will still see how native Peruvians from the Inca times used to live. You will visit an original "Kancha", a "Chichería" , learn about the Cosmology of Andean people, and appreciate the beauty of Ollaytantambo, called the living city of the Incas.
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Itinerary
We will meet at the main square of Ollantaytambo, beside the entrance of Chuncho restaurant, and quickly go to the living Inca village of Qosqo Ayllu. There I will tell you how the Incas conquered the Huari people and imposed their customs, religion and traditions. We will visit Inca houses more than 500 years old, walk along the cobblestone streets and see the Inca canalizations. Then we head to Pata Calle, where we will appreciate the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo and I will tell you the romantic story of Ollanta and Cusiqollor. Then we will head towards the Pinkulluna mountain to see the Inca granaries. At the end, we will go to a restaurant to taste typical Peruvian food.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
It was very nice to walk around this amazing Inca town and listen to the stories and myths of the area. the guide was knowledgeable and spoke english very well. Short and sweet
