Introducing Ollantaytambo
Dominated by a massive Inca fortress above, the quaint village of Ollantaytambo is the best surviving example of Inca city planning, with narrow cobblestone streets that have been continuously inhabited since the 13th century. Originally this rural village was divided into blocks called canchas, and each cancha had just one entrance, which led into a courtyard. Today hulking tour buses roar along the streets as they race to meet trains arriving from and departing for Aguas Calientes, aka Machu Picchu Pueblo.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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