Along the Patakancha River, close to the point where it joins the Urubamba River, lies the town of Ollantaytambo. 

Surrounded by the mountain range of Vilcanota on one side and the rainforest on the other, there are many opportunities for activity in this area, both high-energy and more leisurely including mountain biking, walks and treks, horse riding and bird watching.

Ollantaytambo is strategically located on the ancient Inca trail to Machu Picchu.