Let’s explore Puma Marka Inca Site in Peru, it is located in the famous sacred valley of the Incas of Cusco region, close to the Inca fortress Ollantaytambo, mainly this site has an original Inca trail, surrounded by the sacred rocky mountains and some forest. Also, this site has a beautiful agriculture sector and urban sector areas.
Mainly the agricultural terraces are massive, where the Incas produced different types of corn and potatoes.
Also, this Puma Marka site is situated at 3,550 masl ( 11,646ft)
How To Arrive at Puma Marka Inca Site At Ollantaytambo?
The way to arrive is in two ways, the first plan is by car, mainly from Cusco city by car is 2 hours straight to the Inca site, then pay some entrance fees in cash and soles, which is around 15 soles per person.
The second plan is hiking to Puma Marka Inca site is through the mountainside of the Willoq valley, so in this case, the hike starts from Ollantaytambo village, following some part of the car road for 15 minutes, then hike the bridle path uphill with some gentle part for 3 hours, and also hiking through some eucalyptus trees and through some Inca terraces.
Then, the way back hiking to Ollantaytambo is the same bridle trail, which takes 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Is Worth Visiting Puma Marka Inca Site In Peru?
Yes, it is, since this place is for mountain lovers with hiking, and also for the ones who like to explore some Inca sites and take some photos of the outstanding views, such as Inca agricultural terraces and part of the sacred valley, then rock formations.
Also, along the route, we see some types of crops, like corn, potatoes, beans, then some medicinal plants, shrubs, herbs, trees.
How Hard Is The Trail To Puma Marka Inca Site?
A least the trail is not like the traditional Inca trail to Machupicchu, which is full of stone ladders. So this trail for the Puma Marka Cusco Inca site is a dirt path with some loose stone and grassy parts, and the most important is some part of the trail is shaded by eucalyptus trees.
The way up to the Inca site is moderate, so that means still you need some fitness, but the way back is easier, also the other way is to ride a taxi from Ollantaytambo village for 15 minutes up to the Inca site, then the way back, will be super easy, which takes 2 hours downhill with some gentle parts, back to Ollantaytambo village.