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Ollantaytambo is one of the prettiest towns in the Sacred Valley and although most people use it as a jumping off point for getting the train or starting one of the multi day hikes to Machu Picchu, stay a few nights and you’ll see this more village has plenty to offer beyond. From some fabulous ruins to great hikes and even a brewery and distillery to sample some of the local firewater.
The Huayna Picchu hike has to be one of the best short walks in the world. The views looking down over Machu Picchu are simply jaw dropping, but it’s not just about the scenery, the trail itself is exciting with narrow paths, vertigo inducing drop offs and of course the famed ‘stairs of death’. We’re sharing just how hard it really is and whether it deserves its scary reputation.
