Peru is home to an infinity of archaeological sites to explore and learn about the ancient history of the country. And among all its wonderful destinations, Cusco offers us a great variety of complexes and sites to discover. And when we talk about Cusco, we are also referring to the nearby Sacred Valley of the Incas. Within the beautiful valley, you will find a series of very important places, among which is Ollantaytambo. The ancient Inca temple and fortress located in the northwest of the Valley is known as Ollantaytambo. Although, the town located not far from the archaeological site is also called Ollantaytambo. And together with the Spider Travel Peru team, we have prepared a small article about this remarkable archaeological complex.
All tickets are sold in time slots. Note that if you buy your tickets for 6:00AM, you can enter Machu Picchu between 6:00-7:00AM. If you are a bit late, they will usually still let you in. If you are significantly late, you will have to go back down to Aguas Calientes and buy a new […]
The most important festival of the Inca Empire: The Inti Raymi Every year on June 24th, the great Inti Raymi takes place in Cusco. The is the biggest celebration of the Sun God Inti since the Inca times. Festival – A Series of Religious and Traditional Events A Festival is an organized series of events […]
Machu Picchu was voted one of the new 7 Wonders of the World in 2007 and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. It truly is a must-visit for anyone visiting South America! These majestic ruins were built by the Inca Empire and are located in the scenic Andean mountain range, surrounded by […]
