Ollantaytambo, Peru

Ollantaytambo is an ancient Inca town and archaeological site in the Sacred Valley of Peru, about 72 kilometers northwest of Cusco.
00:00 intro
00:34 living museum
1:01 location
1:40 Altiplano drive
2:24 arrive Ollanta
2:35 local guide
3:19 inside house
5:47 chicha, local corn beer
6:01 kids
6:24 granaries
6:56 "fortress"
7:28 climb up
8:56 terraces
10:35 Inca stonework
11:50 local market
13:10 Hotel Posada del Inca
Ollantaytambo was an important religious, agricultural, and military center during the Inca Empire. It was the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuti, who built the town and a ceremonial center there. The site also includes a fortress, which was used to defend the Inca Empire from its enemies.
Today, Ollantaytambo is a popular tourist destination. The ruins of the town and the fortress are well-preserved and provide a glimpse into the Inca Empire. The town itself is also a charming place to visit, with its cobblestone streets and Inca-era buildings.

[@bigbadbootydaddy515]

The Great Dennis Callan !! You're travel videos are phenomenal. And they give me peace of mind. 😁👍

[@rossbz9393]

I had the opportunity to visit Ollantaytambo... it is wonderful

[@user-yf5xw8jv8k]

Next June I will go there. From Cusco and around including Vinicunca to Titicaca lake are my plan. Thanks for sharing, your videos inspire me a lot.😊

[@virusdefence]

Thank you

[@catalinafirefly4685]

lived in Ollanta 1 1/2 years above town. Really nice life until all the tourists came back. Now you can't breathe.

[@hemanag1020]

Here in Aotearoa/New Zealand us Maori had a traditional digging stick, called a "ko", it is identical to the "hand plough" shown here. Our ko could also be used as a weapon.

[@marabanara]

I do feel for the people, particularly kids, whose lives are treated as a tourist attraction. Particularly those kids gaming on computers.
But overall, this is a pretty good video.
I’ve been to Ollantaytambo, taking local transport and backpacking with my husband and then 4 year old. We had a wonderful week!
It helped that I am Chilean (though I have been an Aussie since the age of 5) and speak decent Spanish. My husband found it just as amazing, and our child loved it too!
I now have another kid who is now 6, and I’d love for her to get to see it too.

[@denniscallan]

thank you for that insightful comment.

[@Undulator369]

Glad it wasn't about Machu Picchu. Great footage. Ancient.

[@hackysaq]

This was enjoyable and informative! Thank you. Could you share more about your tour guide & itinerary? Was this just a once-day stopover for you?

[@Dovid2000]

5:27 the "wooden flutes" are called "pan pipes."

[@porsche187]

When was this filmed, what year?

[@Johnnny187]

It is earlier than Inca stonework

[@Undulator369]

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