Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero
Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero
4.5
7:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Archie
Glenmoore, PA7,749 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
This is an archaeology site where you see the Spanish build over the incas palace. You can see the monastery present. There is a textile presentation where the women present the making of the garmen. Its amazing to see the natural material and herbs that change the process. You can buy some beautiful Ponchos and blankets and support the local industry.
Written 28 June 2022
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TheExplorerFamily
Somerset, NJ7,150 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
The Sacred Valley is located in the Andean Highlands, and formed the heart of the Inca Empire at one time. The land was, and still is, very fertile for maize production. A large number of crops are still harvested there.
We stopped at a family’s home first, and sat through a demonstration of how the women weave the wool into fine threads to create sweaters, scarves, ponchos, etc. We then drove to the archaeological site.
The entrance to the grounds was right through the markets, and we could not help, but notice all the lovely vibrantly colorful items sold here. The smell of corn cooking was quite overwhelming, and we were tempted to buy and try some of that corn. It was really delicious.
The Spanish Church complex on the top of the hill is still standing from centuries back, and people still worship here on important occasions, and still gather here on the vast grounds for the festivals. All the buildings were built on the top of the Inca foundations.
The Inca architecture and their knowledge was simply amazing. The terraces on the mountainside where they brought the water via aqueducts and harvested the grains were an amazing site.
It was a visit well worth our time.
We stopped at a family’s home first, and sat through a demonstration of how the women weave the wool into fine threads to create sweaters, scarves, ponchos, etc. We then drove to the archaeological site.
The entrance to the grounds was right through the markets, and we could not help, but notice all the lovely vibrantly colorful items sold here. The smell of corn cooking was quite overwhelming, and we were tempted to buy and try some of that corn. It was really delicious.
The Spanish Church complex on the top of the hill is still standing from centuries back, and people still worship here on important occasions, and still gather here on the vast grounds for the festivals. All the buildings were built on the top of the Inca foundations.
The Inca architecture and their knowledge was simply amazing. The terraces on the mountainside where they brought the water via aqueducts and harvested the grains were an amazing site.
It was a visit well worth our time.
Written 23 September 2023
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Carolina B
Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile1,084 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Wonderful experience in Chinchero, since being a passenger at Hotel Explora we visited Cuper Bajo where a group of textile companies gave us a demonstration of dyeing and spinning sheep and alpaca wool. After this visit we went to the archaeological center, we climbed some stone stairs and You arrive at the esplanade where the church and the archaeological center are located.
The interior of the Church is decorated with many typical Cusco paintings, figures of saints, and flowers.
There are many places where you can observe the Inca construction, the stones are perfectly joined together.
Beautiful views of terraces of Inca crops and also terraces where cultivation continues.
Chinchero is approximately 3,700 meters high
The interior of the Church is decorated with many typical Cusco paintings, figures of saints, and flowers.
There are many places where you can observe the Inca construction, the stones are perfectly joined together.
Beautiful views of terraces of Inca crops and also terraces where cultivation continues.
Chinchero is approximately 3,700 meters high
Written 5 August 2023
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thiagosgf
Brazil517 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
This tour was included in a combo we took through a tourism agency in Cusco. It is a place where the manufacturing process of typical Andean clothing, made from alpaca, is shown. A resident of the local community shows how to make different colored paints, clean wool, etc., as well as talking a little about their culture. There are several things made from this material for sale locally, at better prices than in stores in Cusco.
Written 5 February 2024
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Larson
Dos Rios, CA3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
These ruins tell a story and it is even better if you have a native guide to share the history and culture of the Inca civilization. The winding road up is interesting and the scenery is great. At the site, take the time and venture around the whole site- residential, religious, and agricultural areas of the site. take some soles for local vendors and the bathroom!
Written 28 January 2023
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patrick d
Calais, France8,351 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
An entire industry around an average site compared to others already visited. Entrance is included in the Boleto turistico. On the other hand, a person is at the entrance to the church on the site and claims to ask for an additional entry fee (Without any access permit issued otherwise..) Some enter without paying. I forced my way. Photos prohibited but we take anyway. Lots of restrictions for not much. Here, as elsewhere, there are plenty of shops. A stop not essential.
Written 6 October 2023
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DonCesar
Nuremberg, Germany1,995 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Some good views and a large flat place. It’s very high and it might ruin the rest of your day, but it’s ok if combined with other attractions on the same day. Would be amazing in another place, but it has to be compared to what’s around.
Written 6 February 2020
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Jorit N
West Melton, New Zealand109 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We visited Chinchero, Moray and the Salineras (and Sexy Woman but skip that one) in one day, and this site was one of the highlights. Well maintained Inca terraces with lots of walks you can do through the valley. Highly recommend to plan in a few more hours than you think.
Written 29 January 2020
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Kim J
Hillsboro, OR350 contributions
Nov 2021
This is an expansive site. We started up at the church where a few locals were selling items but then went out to the rest of the area. We were there for several hours and went way out to the far side of the site, going down, down, down. Unfortunately, this means we ended up going up, up, up a lot of stairs at the end. If you are not yet acclimated, you will huff and puff. As this was one of our early stops, I watched my nailbed turn blue from lack of oxygen. Fascinating.
Go slow and enjoy the beauty of the ancient site.
Go slow and enjoy the beauty of the ancient site.
Written 20 April 2022
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betteskid
Boston, MA1,327 contributions
Oct 2022
We loved our visit to these ruins. With each new stop to view the amazing Incan civilization that really was only a short part of Peru's amazing history, we gained new insights and learned more about these people. These ruins especially helped us understand the agricultural methods used in the terraced farming. It was also a lovely town and the ruins were set in an area with great views. This is a good place to stop if you are in the area.
Written 14 December 2022
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Hello! My husband and I are interested in visiting the Chinchero Ruins in mid-September. We're thinking of hiring a taxi to take us from our hotel in Cusco to our hotel in Ollantaytambo, with visits to Chinchero Ruins and Market, Moray Terraces and Maras Salt Mines along the way. Our hotel has recommended a driver who has basic English skills, but who is not a tour guide. Do you think we need a tour guide for the Chinchero Ruins? Is it obvious what to see and do? Are there English signs and explanations? Were there tours or guides available there? Many thanks in advance for your help and advice!
Written 3 August 2017
There will be tour guides available at all site within a 100 miles of Cusco and Ollantaytambo. There are generally no signboards in any of these site. You may buy a tourist book for all sites which will probably do a better job than hiring guides at every site.
Written 6 August 2017
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