Ollantaytambo: The Living Inca Town
Ollantaytambo is a living Inca town with an impressive hilltop fortress, ancient cobblestone streets, and the Temple of the Sun — also the main train departure point for Machu Picchu.
Cachi Ccata Quarries: The Source of Ollantaytambo’s Stones
The Cachi Ccata Quarries above Ollantaytambo were the source of the red porphyry stone used in the Inca fortress temples — a hike that reveals ancient engineering and stunning mountain views.