Inca Stone Streets

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The Inca Stone Streets of Ollantaytambo are among the best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning in the Andes. These narrow pathways, laid with original Inca stonework and water channels, have been in continuous use for centuries. Walking through them allows travelers to experience the daily life and engineering brilliance of the Inca civilization.

What to See & Do

  • 🧱 Walk original stone-paved streets 🚶 and stairways 🪜
  • 🌊 Observe ancient water channels 💧 still in use 🏞️
  • 📸 Photograph traditional houses 🏠 built on Inca foundations 🏛️
  • 📐 Learn about Inca urban design 🏗️ and drainage systems 💧

How to Get There

  • 👟 Easily accessible on foot 🚶 within Ollantaytambo town 🏘️
  • 🚉 Short walk from Plaza de Armas ⛲ and train station 🚆
  • 🥾 Best explored 👟 by walking 🏁

Travel Tips

  • 🥾 Wear comfortable shoes 👟 as stones can be uneven 🧱
  • ⚠️ Walk carefully 🌧️ during wet weather ☔
  • 🏠 Respect private homes 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 along the streets 🚪
  • 🌅 Early morning walks 🌤️ offer peaceful atmosphere 🤫

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕖 07:30 AM – Morning walk 🚶 through Inca streets 🧱
  • 🕣 08:30 AM – Photography and observation 📸 of water channels 🌊
  • 🕙 10:00 AM – Coffee break ☕ at a local café 🥐
  • 🕚 11:30 AM – Continue exploring 🗺️ nearby attractions 🏰

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

daily: 24 hours

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Early morning or late afternoon for light and quiet streets

Location

📌 Inca Stone Streets, Ollantaytambo Town, Sacred Valley, Peru

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