Pinkuylluna, Archaeological site on a hillside in Ollantaytambo, Peru

Pinkuylluna is an archaeological site on the hillside of Ollantaytambo with stone structures spread across multiple levels that served as storage buildings with carefully built walls and passages. The site uses the steep terrain cleverly, with buildings built into or against the cliff face to maximize storage space.

The site was built during the 15th century Inca period and served as grain storage for the population of Ollantaytambo. These storage facilities were important strategic reserves that supplied the region with food.

The name Pinkuylluna comes from the Quechua word for the pinkuyllu, a flute played across the Andes. The sources do not say whether such flutes were played at the site; the name may instead refer to the strong winds of the mountain. The buildings themselves are interpreted as storehouses.

Access is through a free walking trail about 1.1 kilometers long starting near Ollantaytambo's center. The terrain is steep and requires good footing and appropriate shoes, especially during wet weather.

The name Pinkuylluna comes from the pinkuyllu, a flute played across the Andes. The sources note it is unknown whether such flutes were actually played at the site, since the name may instead refer to the strong mountain winds of the same name. The three long, barracks-like buildings stand on a rise at just under 3,000 m, above the old trade route along the Patakancha and Urubamba rivers.