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San Blas vs Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
Both San Blas and Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo ranks marginally better than San Blas. Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo scores 80 with recommendations from 2 publications like Fodor's, Lonely Planet.
San Blas
Frommer's
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Cusco, Peru
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Frommer's
"Cusco's most atmospheric and picturesque neighborhood, San Blas, a short but increasingly steep walk from the Plaza de Armas, is lined with artists' studios and artisans' workshops."
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Fodor's
"For spectacular views over Cusco's terra-cotta rooftops, head to San Blas."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Abutting a steep hillside, San Blas, once an Incan neighbourhood of Totocachi where the nobility lived, is today the most picturesque and romantic district of Cuzco."
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Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Ollantaytambo, Peru
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Fodor's
"The elaborate walled complex contained a temple to the sun, used for astronomical observation, as well as the Baños de la Ñusta (ceremonial princess baths."
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Take the time to walk up above to see an Intihuatana ("hitching post of the sun").
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The huge, steep terraces that guard Ollantaytambo’s spectacular Inca ruins mark one of the few places where the Spanish conquistadors lost a major battle."
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