• Heidi Sullivan2022 PeruTraveler
    Taking the combi to Ollantaytambo. Packed in tightOn our way in the combiLooking down from the granary ruinsIncan granary overlooking townMama Simona B&B. We got a 4-bed dorm and just paid for 4 beds. So $52/night for the 3 of usMama Simona. Our room 3rd floor (top) right overlooking ruverOutside courtyard at Mama SimonaNice place to work ( which I did)).Mama Simona B&BMawic restaurantBrendan's grilled alpaca at Mawic restaurant.Beer from Cusco has Incan stones on bottle and glass.Gorgeous lemonade, fresh squeesedGuy carting some butchered meat through main square

    Ollantaytambo - Town, Mama Simona B&B

    June 15, 2022 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F

    Ollantaytambo is a cool little town in a valley surrounded by very impressive Incan ruins on the mountainsides. The Incan Old Town is pedestrian only with narrow cobblestone streets that twist and turn, with little shops and hotels and mini- markets. I wish we'd had more time in this peaceful, relaxing place.

    We loved Mama Simona B & B. It was a beautiful place next to the river, very clean, nice breakfast, laundry service, very hot showers (best in Peru so far), and they even had a hair dryer to loan out. First time I've dried my hair in 3 weeks. Only bad part was the barnyard party going on all night. ( Donkey was the main culprit).    Read more