Ollantaytambo: Living Inca City

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Typical street, Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo is to 75 kilometers of Cusco , in direction to Machupicchu, located to 2,800 meters on the level of the sea and with a temperature average of 21 C by year. Descending toward the valley of the river Vilcanota, to only 1 hour 45 minutes for the highway Cusco - Chinchero-Urubamba and to 68 Km. for the railroad, the town is located. Ollantaytambo is to 60 Km. to the Northwest of the capital of the Incan empire, through an Inca road. The strategic location of Ollantaytambo connects directly with the Inca Road to Machupicchu for the Northwest; for the West with the Mountain range of Vilcabamba (Salcantay 6,271

m.a.s.l) for the North with the Mountain range of Vilcanota (La Verónica 5,750 m.a.s.l.), Abra de Málaga and the Rainy Forest, with direction to Espíritu Pampa and the Pongo of Mainique), for the East with the Sacred Valley (Urubamba and Pisac), for the Southeast with Chinchero and Cusco.

OLLANTAYTAMBO is a natural scenario located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Urubamba river, the gulch of Patacancha river, the snowy La Verónica in the Mountain range of Vilcanota in route to the "Bosque Lluvioso" (Rain Forest) going before by the "Bosque de las nubes" (Forest of Clouds) and the indigenous communities give us the opportunity to practice exciting activities of the Tourism of Adventure as: Canotaje, Mountain Bike, Walks, Hikking, Climbing in Rock, Riding Horse, Observation of endemic and migratory Ave, likewise as the Sport Fishing that we are be able to combine with the famous Inca Trail, toward to Machupicchu.

Until some years ago Ollantaytambo was seen as a passing point in the route of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, subtracting its importance that had in the Inca's times and forgetting its legacy. Ollantaytambo is a modern city with all the services that the visitor needs, for that reason, a group of managers that has felt the necessity to offer a service of quality and security to all visitors, has implemented this portal like a reference point for what Ollantaytambo offers.

New services in Ollantaytambo - Lodgings - 23.05.2012

Apu Lodge B & B

Address:		Lari Calle s/n
Phone		+51 84 797162
e-mail:		info@apulodge.com
web:		www.apulodge.com
Description:

Apu Lodge is a charming bed and breakfast with 8 rooms located at the base of Pinkaylluna, an ancient Incan ruin. It is a 5 minute walk down a cobblestone pedestrian street lined with a water babbling aqueduct, quiet and peaceful, away from the noise of the town square. There is no access for cars. Staff from the lodge assist with your luggage from the town square.

All rooms have stunning views of the town and surrounding mountains and are furnished with simple elegance. The comfortable beds have down duvets, most rooms have queen-sized beds, the modern bathrooms have excellent hot water and the walls feature artwork from local artists. The rooms and studios are suitable for single, double, twin, triple or family occupancy.

The guest’s lounge area offers wifi internet, book library, teas and filtered water available all day. Outside there are hammocks and chairs to relax in and spot the humming birds in the garden.

Your English-speaking host, Louise Norton, and her team strongly promotes sustainable tourism for the local communities and offers excellent advice to create a memorable Sacred Valley experience.

New services in Ollantaytambo - Restaurtants - 24.03.2012

Alcazar Café Restaurant

Address:		Calle del medio s/n
Phone		+51 84 204034
e-mail:		alcazar@ollantaytambo.org
web:		www.ollantaytambo.org/en/alcazar-cafe-restaurant-ollantaytambo.php
Description:

Is located in the heart of Ollantaytambo, offers a special atmosphere in wich the Inca spirits present.
We have the best price in Ollantaytambo.
Make your visit to Ollantaytambo a complete experience.

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New services in Ollantaytambo - Lodgings - 24.03.2012

Hostal Kiswar

Address:		Plaza de Armas s/n
Phone		+51 84 436706
e-mail:		reservas@hostalkiswarperu.com
web:		www.hostalkiswarperu.com
Description:

Hostal Kiswar is an Ollantaytambo hostel that boasts clean, stately rooms for very affordable prices. We are the only hostel in Ollantaytambo located directly on the central Plaza de Armas and in the original Incan city of Ollantaytambo. Hostal Kiswar is the perfect place to stay and experience the ancient Incan city of Ollantaytambo, the famous Ollantaytambo fortress and the rest of the Sacred Valley before continuing your journey to Machu Picchu.

Hotel Sol Ollantay

Address:		Avenida Ventiderio s/n
Phone		+51 84 204130
e-mail:		HotelSolPeru@gmail.com
web:		www.hotelsolperu.com
Description:

Conveniently situated in the heart of the Sacred Valley at the Gateway to Machu Picchu lies historic Ollantaytambo, Peru and the recently constructed Hotel Sol. Alongside the rushing Patacancha river and with stunning views of the Incan fortress, Hotel Sol combines modern elegance with old world ambiance.

Large spacious rooms with modern bathrooms, the highest quality imported bedding, room service, ample open space and a riverside cafe are just a few of the amenities that make Hotel Sol the best choice for your Peru visit.

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