Plaza de Armas de Ollantaytambo — Attraction in Ollantaytambo

Nestled amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the Andes mountains, Plaza de Armas de Ollantaytambo is a central point for various tour groups to gather for pick-up and drop-off, making it a convenient stop for travellers exploring the region. As a visitor to the area, it was a nice starting point to our trip to pause and appreciate the stunning natural surroundings before heading to our accommodations or diving deeper into the area's rich Andean history.

There is a blend of well-preserved stone buildings, textiles, nature, and a variety of local artisan shops in and around the plaza. The surrounding restaurants offer a delightful array of traditional Peruvian cuisine and convenience stores. The constant flow of tourists creates a bustling atmosphere depending on the season. It is a nice spot for capturing memorable photographs. For many, the Plaza serves as a pitstop before continuing to the rest of the Sacred Valley like the Ollantaytambo Ruins, starting on the Inca Trail, or catching a train to Machu Picchu. You can always catch some dogs running...

Ollantaytambo huh!! the thrilling hub of nowhere, where the train to Machu Picchu is the main event. If you're feeling extra adventurous, you can spend three whole days here, exploring the Machu and Sacred valley, browsing the 50 shops selling identical real?? alpaca socks, and enjoying the 20 different versions of the same 'traditional' Andean cuisine. But let's be real, you're only here for the train. And if you're basing yourself in Cusco like a sane person, you'll get to enjoy the scenic 2-hour drive each way, with a special bonus landslide delay courtesy of Mother Nature. It happens to me. On the bright side, the road crew will probably have some epic Andean folk music playing while they clear the rocks. So, bring snacks, a portable speaker, and a strong sense of adventure (or a strong sense of humor). 5/5 stars for scenic views, 3/5 stars for excitement, and -1 star for...

Amazing place. Some say the Incan civilization was building it but the Spanish came and never finished it, and others say pre-Incans built it and the Incans just used what was already there... While others claim aliens. Either way, the ancient people of this area found it worthwhile to move gigantic stones from one mountain top, down it, across a river, and back up the side of this mountain. I mean, that would make people think twice about messing with you... Unless you're the Spanish and have guns. I will say, in spots, it looks as if the place was destroyed as blocks are strewn like it was met with strong forces and are buried almost to the top in soil.

No one will ever know... Until we get a...