*for 15 pax
Ollantaytambo boasts some of the best preserved Inca ruins in Peru, and offers an unrivaled glimpse into 15th century life. The terraces are some of the most stunning in South America, and the surrounding countryside is an attraction in itself.
As with many attractions in Southern Peru, you should be mindful of the altitude. If you begin to feel unwell then tak rest, and drink plenty of water. We would recommend spending at least 48 hours in Cusco before heading to the ruins.
If you take a public mini bus then be aware there is unlikely to be a toilet stop on route.
You will find that early to mid morning the ruins tend to be more crowded, due to the large number of day trips pausing here on the way to Machu Picchu. Wait until after 11am to have the place to yourself!
At present Cusco is a safe city with limited or no criminal activities. Local population is generally friendly and police are cordial to deal with. It is however recommended that you keep your belongings safe.
- Police: Tourist Police of Peru, known as DIRTUR (Directorate of Tourism and Ecology) is located in the Túpac Amaru square in the Wanchaq district of Cusco
- Emergency Numbers: Emergency Central – 105, Fire Station – 116, Medical Emergencies – 117
- Hospitals (Attention for accidents and sickness, general practice intern and all emergencies)
Antonio Lorena Hospital
Address: Plazoleta Belén 1358.
Emergency: Telephone: 22-6511.
Telephones: 22-6511 / 22-9616 / 24-5218.
Hospital Regional Del Cusco
Address: Av. de la Cultura s/n.
Emergency: Telephone: 22-3691
Telephones: 51-84-227661 / 23-1131
- Medical Clinics (for sickness, certain emergencies and accidents)
Essalud Clinic - Add: Av. Anselmo Alvarez s/n, Ph: 51-84-234724
Clinic Centro Médico Pardo - Add: Av. de la Cultura 710, Ph: 62-4186
Clinic Cusco - Add: Av. Los Inkas 1012, Emergency: 65-0162 / 22-3190, Ph: 51-84-240645
Clinic Panamericana - Add: Av. de la Infancia 508 - Wanchaq, Emergency: 65-1888, Ph: 51-84-249494
Clinic Paredes - Add: Lechugal Street 405, Ph: 51-84-225265
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