Tipon The sacred fountains in TiponĪnother Inca ruin you really can’t miss is Tipón. In this case (and in all others as well -P), don’t forget to read my guide to Ollantaytambo. So, if the latter is too expensive for you or you couldn’t get a ticket, then this Inca ruin is a very good alternative for you. The train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes has a regular stop here.Īctually, I have to admit that I liked the Ollantaytambo ruins almost as much as Machu Picchu. The imposing ruins are quite close to Machu Picchu and should be your logical stop before you visit the UNESCO World Heritage site in the valley beyond. Ollantaytambo was the last fortress the Incas ever build. Ollantaytambo ruins The fortress of Ollantaytambo If you don’t want to be that tourists, do read my full guide to Pisac. Many tourists just stick to the very top of the ruins and miss out the far more refined sites further down the mountain. The sprawling areological site guards the entrance to the Sacred Valley of the Inca and consists of three very distinct sites. Pisac is another very special Inca ruin in Peru. Pisac ruins The granaries of the Pisac ruins Remember to book your tickets early and definitely consider climbing Huayna Picchu. You really should also read my guide about how to prevent altitude sickness in Machu Picchu & beyond as this will be an issue most travelers will be facing in the lost city. If you plan to visit Machu Picchu, here are some further reads for you: Yes, everyone knows it, yes, it’s very famous, but it is also by far the most epic, most glorious, and the most beautiful Inca ruin in Peru. Hate me or not, but I had to start this list with Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu Classic panorama of Machu Picchu Either way, here are the 10 best Inca ruins in Peru you need to see: 1. In most cases, taxis work out well as well. You can either book guided tours or use public transport (train and community taxis) to get around. So, find yourself a nice home base in Cusco ( make sure to read my guide to the Inca capital), and get ready to explore. Most of their former cities can be found here. The so-called Sacred Valley follows the majestic Urumbamba river, which was once the heartland of the Inca empire. You will have heard of Machu Picchu, but this post will show you the other, equally as fascinating, ancient ruins in Peru. You are probably thinking of insanely high mountains, dense foliage only reluctantly yielding the crumbling sites below, and the famous explorer Hiram Bingham – a picture not all that far away from the truth! View of the ancient city fortress of Ollantaytambo A detailed look at the best archeological sites and Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley, Peruįor most tourists the mystic Inca ruins in Peru are the main reason to visit them.
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