CASA INKA - MUSEO VIVO. Casa de los cuyes — Attraction in Ollantaytambo

This place is a must stop if you are visiting Ollantaytambo! It has a lot of traditional Inkan architecture as well as lots of history. Nati, who was an amazing host, told me that she as well as her ancestors had lived there for many many years. Also, she sells many real Alpaca goods that are hand-made and are at very reasonable prices as well. There is a lot to explore there and without a doubt, Nati will provide a very welcoming atmosphere.

I stopped by this place by chance, but definitely want to come back when I'm in Ollantaytambo. Lastly, she is a guide for Machu Pichu and the local area as well. This is Peruvian hospitality and kindness...

Navet Lozano Florez and Hector Giraldo Ojeda are an amazing couple that live in the home of his ancestors continually since the reign of the Inka Empire. It is one of two homes right next to the other. I came in 2016 for the first time, again in 2019, again 2022, and again in 2023. Each time I come I’m amazed that there’s a home that has preserved the Inka tradition without a break from the empire. When you come, please leave a google review. It is a small thing that goes a long way to help more find this...

Here you can learn a little about the lifestyle of the people living here. It is a house restored among the original Inca walls. Inside you find a huge amount of guinea pigs (called Cuy in Peru.) They are adorable and known to be among the most sociable animals, as they don't fight each other. However, here they don't live many years as they are slaughtered and eaten. It's a...