A typical Inca community located 21 km from Urubamba at 2,800 masl,
named in honour of the chief Ollanta, who was famous for courting an
Inca princess, daughter of Pachacútec. One of its best-preserved
areas, known as Hanan Huacaypata lies north of the main square and
contains 15 estates built with elegantly crafted stone walls.
Ollantaytambo also features an extensive archaeological site located
on the imposing hillside overlooking the town, containing structures
such as the Temple of the Sun, and the Mañacaray or Royal Hall, the
Incahuatana and the Baños de la Princesa. It also has hotels,
restaurants and horses and mountain bikes for hire. A branch road
leading from Ollantaytambo to the Málaga mountain pass (4,200 masl),
goes through towns such as picturesque Huílloc, home to the renowned
wayruros (porters).
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