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.
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