A Complete Travel Guide to Ollantaytambo, Peru — Cachi Life | Peru Tours | Peru Travel Experts

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Wandering through town is a great way to experience the way that those native to Peru live.

The many street vendors and independent restaurants will serve delicious food that’s indigenous to the area. Make sure that you sample ceviche, Papas a la Huancaína (spicy potatoes and cheese), and Lomo Saltado (stir-fried beef). If you’re really adventurous, Cuy- known to most as guinea pig- is a local delicacy!

As you wander, keep an eye out for houses that have a red plastic bag hanging on a post in their yard. This bag is an invitation to go inside and drink a local corn brew called chicha. If you brushed up on your Spanish before the trip, you can converse with locals as you try the brew. Ask your tour guide when you can stop at a place like this!

Outside the well-populated areas, you can also hike the more abandoned areas of Ollantaytambo. The ruins are a great place to hike, of course, but wandering through the town streets and looking at the architecture is another awesome way to get a feel for what Inca art and culture were like.

Originally published at https://www.cachilife.com on July 17, 2020.