Most people don’t give Ollantaytambo (Ollanta for the locals) a second thought. Some travelers look at this town as the place they go to start hiking the Inca Trail. Those with less time see it as a stop on the train on the way to Machu Picchu. However, Ollantaytambo has a lot to offer travelers.…
The Inca built a vast empire in the Americas five hundred years ago before being conquered by the Spanish. However, the influence of the Inca Empire can still be found today. The Inca were experts in assimilating the best parts of the cultures they conquered into their own customs. This helped grow their empire while…
Cusco (Quechua for navel) sits high in the Andes Mountains of South America at an elevation of 11,150ft (3,400m) above sea level. Due to its elevation, Cusco experiences two seasons: rainy season (November-March) and the dry season (April-October). The average temperature of the city sits near 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Key to Cusco’s longevity is the…
Peru’s Sacred Valley is filled with amazing examples of Inca ruins from the past. Once the center of the Inca territory, the Sacred Valley delights us with places that have withstood the test of time. It gives us a glimpse into what life may have been like hundreds of years ago. Set in the high…