The huge refuge/fortress/agricultural center of ollantaytambo remains one of the most remarkable stdructures in the histor of Peru. It is the only place where the Spanish were routed on their way to conquering the Inca. <https://www.peru.travel/en/masperu/ollantaytambo-an-architectural-jewel-on-the-way-to-machu-picchu>. Located in the upper end of the Sacred Valley of the Incas it remains a busy little town.
The red dirt of Peru’s mountains is really just this color.
Children will be happy to pose for you to get a good photograph, but be sure to tip or you might hear some strong remarks!
Three photographs of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Terracing went way up on the steep hillsides.
Shopping at the market in ollantaytambo .
An Inca way station on one of the many highways they built.
Inca street with drainage channel.
On the way to the market.
Our guide Francisco explaining the construction of Ollantaytambo.
View of the valley from up on the fortress.
View of Ollantaytambo from the town.
