The town of Ollantaytambo is an Incan archaeological site located about 60 kms. northwest of the city of Cusco, with an an altitude of 2,792 meters (9,160 feet) above sea level. It was the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuti and later on a stronghold for Manco Inca Yupanqui, leader of the Inca resistance, during the Spanish Conquest. It is here where the Inca won their greatest victory against the conquistadores. At present time, Ollantaytambo is popular with tourists as a starting point for the 3-day, 4-night hike known as the Inca Trail.