Ollantaytambo, Peru · Garden hotel
Tierra Viva Ollantaytambo
Garden hotel five minutes on foot from Ollantaytambo's train station
In short
Tierra Viva Ollantaytambo, formerly Pakaritampu, is a garden hotel on Avenida Ferrocarril in Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley. Terracotta-colored buildings stand among flowerbeds, and the restaurant Mijuna Wasi serves Andean and international dishes. The Machu Picchu train station is a five-minute walk. Cusco airport is about 90 km away.
- Size
- Not yet checked
- Airport
- Cusco airport (CUZ), about 90 km from Cusco airport; drive time not yet checked
- Dining
- Mijuna Wasi
- Plus 1 more on site
- Wellness
- Not yet checked
- Check-in, check-out
- Not yet checked
Facts checked 5 November 2026 · sources at the foot of the page
About Tierra Viva Ollantaytambo
Tierra Viva Ollantaytambo, long known as Pakaritampu, stands on Avenida Ferrocarril in Ollantaytambo, a Sacred Valley town beside a major archaeological site. The hotel is a group of terracotta-colored buildings linked by flower-lined stone paths, set in gardens of local plants. An orchard on the grounds supplies fruit for breakfast. Some rooms look toward the Ollantaytambo fortress, and the Quechua name means roughly dawn house.
Accommodation comes as standard rooms, superior rooms and a suite with its own living and dining room. The rooms are plainly furnished, with brightly painted walls and large windows. Shared spaces include a lounge with a fireplace, a reading room and outdoor terraces. Meals are served at Mijuna Wasi, where the menu mixes local and international dishes, and there is a bar on site.
The Ollantaytambo station, where Machu Picchu trains depart, is about five minutes away on foot, and the main square is roughly ten minutes. That makes it practical for an early departure. Cusco airport is about 90 km away. Staff can arrange cultural outings in the valley, as well as hiking and horse riding.
Perfect if you are
- Arrival or departure night
- First trip to Peru
- History and architecture
Good to know
- Rooms open onto outdoor walkways and upper floors are reached by stairs, so ask about ground-floor rooms if mobility is a concern.
- The hotel can hold luggage, which helps if you travel to Machu Picchu on a short trip.
- The station and the main square are both walkable, so a car is not needed for an early train.
Rooms
Rooms to ask for
Suite
Sleeps 2
The only room type with a separate living and dining room, plus a queen bed.
Superior Room
Sleeps 2
A double or twin room with a king bed on the listing found.
Standard triple
Sleeps 3
Standard rooms include triples, useful for a family of three.
How it compares
How it compares in Sacred Valley
From Peru's national register of classified hotels and each hotel's own website. "Not yet checked" means we have not looked, never "no". Nothing here is a price.
| Fact | Tierra Viva Ollantaytambo | Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado Urubamba | Willka T'ika Luxury Wellness Retreat | Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official stars | Not on the register | 4 | Not on the register | 5 |
| Rooms | Not yet checked | 36 rooms | Not yet checked | 115 rooms and suites |
| Pool | Not yet checked | Not listed by the hotel | Not yet checked | Yes |
| Spa | Not yet checked | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
On the property
Eat, unwind and settle in
Dining
Mijuna Wasi
The on-site restaurant, serving local and international dishes.
Dining
Bar
A bar is listed among the hotel's facilities.
On site
Gardens
Flower-lined stone paths link the terracotta buildings, with local plants throughout.
On site
Orchard
Grows fruit used at breakfast, and the grounds draw hummingbirds.
On site
Lounge with fireplace
A log fire is lit each night in the lounge.
On site
Reading room and terraces
A library and several outdoor terraces for relaxing.
Getting there
In Sacred Valley
- Airport: Cusco airport (CUZ), about 90 km from Cusco airport; drive time not yet checked
Questions we get
Tierra Viva Ollantaytambo, answered
How far is Tierra Viva Ollantaytambo from the Ollantaytambo train station?
About a five-minute walk. The town's main square is roughly ten minutes on foot.
How far is the hotel from Cusco airport?
One listing puts it at about 90 km from Cusco airport. The drive time is still to be verified.
Where do guests eat at the hotel?
The on-site restaurant is Mijuna Wasi, with local and international dishes. There is also a bar.
What room types does the hotel have?
Standard rooms, superior rooms and a suite. Standard rooms include singles, twins, doubles and triples.
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Sources: the hotel's own website, read 5 November 2026 · Facts checked 5 November 2026