Ollantaytambo, designed by the Incas and nestled between the mountains and the Urubamba River, was clearly my favorite spot of our Peru visit. Some of the gems I enjoyed while in Ollantaytambo include:
- The architectural features of this small city inhabited since the mid-fourteenth century
Irrigation canals with bubbling water
The fine stonework and double-jamb entrance indicate an Inca of high importance
Narrow cross streets paved with cobblestone
- Easy access to terraced cropland and farmers working the land with no mechanization
A small plot of quinoa in the foreground, a traditional crop of the Andes
Terraces with amaranth and corn, two crops grown by the Incas
Cutting oats with a sickle
- The ever changing spectacular views afforded by hiking outside of town
I will add information about additional pre-Inca and Inca sites around Ollantaytambo in a future blog.
