As a lone traveler pressed for time, I was not sure if I would
get a chance to see all of the sites in Cusco. I was hesitant about which tour
company to trust and the price of tours were not really in budget. However, I
was under the impression that you must travel with a licensed agency to the
ruins in Cusco. That may be true for some but for the ruins in Sacred Valley
that I visited, that was not the case. You have to buy a tourist ticket in the
city or at the site that you visit in order to gain entrance into the
ruins. For a partial 2-day ticket, the
cost is $25 US dollars. For a week long all-inclusive ticket, the cost is about
$50 US dollars.
How did I get there?
Good question. I toyed around with many options. I could take a cab with would cost about $15 US dollars each way or I could take a bus which would only cost like $1 US dollar each way. Just be sure if you decide to take the bus, you find out in advance where the bus stop is that travels to your destination. Also, this route stops for anyone who wants a ride so if you are limited on time, DO NOT TAKE THE BUS. Another option which is the one I pursued was a called a collective taxi. It only cost me $3 US dollars each way. It is not as fast as having your own private cab but it will get you there a little quicker than the bus. You ride along with 10 other people in a van. The stops are more directed to specific stops so your trip will only be delayed by the number of stops in the route. I traveled to Ollantaytambo and it took me 1.5 hours to get there and 2 hours to get back to the city.
Good question. I toyed around with many options. I could take a cab with would cost about $15 US dollars each way or I could take a bus which would only cost like $1 US dollar each way. Just be sure if you decide to take the bus, you find out in advance where the bus stop is that travels to your destination. Also, this route stops for anyone who wants a ride so if you are limited on time, DO NOT TAKE THE BUS. Another option which is the one I pursued was a called a collective taxi. It only cost me $3 US dollars each way. It is not as fast as having your own private cab but it will get you there a little quicker than the bus. You ride along with 10 other people in a van. The stops are more directed to specific stops so your trip will only be delayed by the number of stops in the route. I traveled to Ollantaytambo and it took me 1.5 hours to get there and 2 hours to get back to the city.
The Ruins
Beautiful! I will not say more, check it out for yourself.
It is beautiful!
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