The city of Ollantaytambo, in Cusco, received in a ceremony the trophy that recognizes it as one of the Best Tourist Towns in the world, informed the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur).
In December of last year, Ollantaytambo was chosen as one of the best tourist towns at the XXIV General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (WTO), which was held in Madrid, Spain. On this occasion, the city of Cuzco receives the distinction.
The Vice Minister of Tourism, Isabel Álvarezexplained that the “Best Tourism Village” recognition seeks to distinguish towns from around the world that have demonstrated their commitment to the promotion and conservation of their cultural heritage and sustainable development through tourism.
“This trophy has a great meaning for the Cuzco and for Peru. With it they are recognizing the towns that are committed to making tourism an engine of development and well-being for their citizens. Ollantaytambo was chosen in a close competition where around 40 towns were also recognized globally”, he indicated.
Alvarez announced that the mincetur Together with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco, they are working on the project “Conservation and tourism development of towns with heritage value linked to the Qhapac Ñan – Protection and sustainability of the Cultural Landscape”.
“This is an integrating project that seeks to contribute, through tourism, to the socioeconomic and cultural development of those towns with heritage value linked to the Qhapaq Ñan. In this way we will seek to improve the conditions and quality of life of the inhabitants. The projected budget exceeds S/ 7 million and the localities that will be part of the initiative, in Cusco, are: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Maras, Andahuaylillas, Ccorca, Paccaritambo, and Lares. On the other hand, in Arequipa they are: Coporaque and Yanque”, revealed the official of mincetur.
About Ollantaytambo
Before reaching the citadel of Macchu Picchua mandatory point to visit is the town of Ollantaytambo, which is divided into two parts: the town and the archaeological site. While the town is characterized by its narrow, straight stone streets with houses built on original Inca walls, the archaeological site has a unique mystique, both in the temple and in the fortress.
The archaeological site of Ollantaytambo it was destiny as a site of military, religious and political life. It has gigantic walls and worked monolithic stones, which make its attractions such as ´the temple of the sun´ a work of art to admire. On the other hand, there is no separation between its stones, and no material was used to join them.
From the top of the temple of the sun you can see an incredible view of the town of Ollantaytambo and of sacred Valley. On the other side of the river, you can see the face of the god Tunupa in the mountains, as well as gigantic Inca warehouses, which were used as a pantry to preserve food, since the air of these heights was ideal for keeping food in good condition. at that time.
