This exploration is an opportunity to discover one of the area’s most puzzling and isolated Inca remains. The walk takes us through the Patacancha valley. The walk begin outside of Ollantaytambo, ascending through a verdant trail along local farm houses and orchards. The Pumamarca remains pose a conundrum to archeologists and explorers: their origins and functions are still unknown.
651 m
2.136 ft
-214 m
-702 ft
3.427 m
11.243 ft
2.882 m
9.455 ft
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Salineras
Quechua
Hike
Moderate
Half-day
Hiking begins visiting the colonial town of Maras. After crossing the village, the trail descends among potato fields to the community’s salt...
The walk takes us through the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo. The trail passes through the old main gate and over cobblestone streets framed by narrow water channels. After visiting the village, we climb to the archaeological site to see its terraces, the ceremonial center and the Royal Building.
177 m
581 ft
-146 m
-479 ft
2.885 m
9.465 ft
2.816 m
9.239 ft
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Huertos de Yucay
Quechua
Hike
Easy
Half-day
The exploration begins at Yucay, the former residence of the prominent Inca rulers Tupac Inca Yupanqui, Huaynacapac and Sayritupac...
The exploration begins at Yucay, the former residence of the prominent Inca rulers Tupac Inca Yupanqui, Huaynacapac and Sayritupac, and abundant crop fields. The trail takes you to the area’s platforms and crop fields.