Chinchero

Archaeological site Chinchero, Cusco, Peru

What to expect

Chinchero is a small rustic town located in the Sacred Valley of Peru, known for its Inca architecture, ruins, and megalithic carved rocks. The town is home to a famous Peruvian weaving tradition and has a colorful market where visitors can buy traditional crafts and textiles. The town is also believed to be the birthplace of the rainbow and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including the snow-capped peak of Salkantay. The town's main square features a beautiful adobe church built on top of an Inca palace, and the ruins of the Inca summer resort display impressive stonework. The town is a great place to experience traditional Andean culture and see the local way of life

Plan your family visit to the Chinchero with these blog insights 👇

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The sublime Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley

The sublime Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the site and the colonial church, and bought some woolen goods

Highlights: We enjoyed the site without too many people and the beautiful views ✨