Cuzco, surrounding areas, and hike

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October 20th 2008

Published: October 20th 2008

Pictures from Cuzco, our hike through the Andes through various lands of the Cachicama community, and some of the areas around Cuzco (Ollantaytambo, Tipon, Pikillacta and San Geronimo).... Read Full Entry

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Cows discussing the view

We spent the first half of day three traversing the side of a mountain above la valle sagrada. As these cows can probably attest, the view was incredible.

Ancestors of the Cachecama People

There is an ancient granite quarry near the Cacachama community. A few years ago, archaeologists discovered these remains. Our guide pointed to a cave and told us we can go talk to his ancestors in there. This is what we found when we went in.

Ancestors of the Cachecama People

Inti Puntu

Means sun gate in Quechua. Not the same one that is at Machu Picchu, but stunning nonetheless.

Our porters and guides

Ollentaytambo

Indigenous woman in Ollantaytambo

In the Sacred Valley, about hours from Cuzco. We stopped there for about 1/2 a day on our way back from Machu Picchu to Cuzco.

Sunflowers in Ollantaytambo

Market in Ollantaytambo

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