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Pumamarca Ruins: an Incan site without the crowds and a glorious easy hiking trail

Pumamarca Ruins: an Incan site without the crowds and a glorious easy hiking trail

The old Incan fortress at Pumamarca is a must visit. Not simply for the ruins themselves, which are perhaps a touch underwhelming compared to other grand sites, but for the setting, solitude and the incredible walk back down to the the town of Ollantaytambo, along an original Inca trail. We’re sharing details on the easy walking route as well as what to expect from the ruins themselves.