2025 Chinchero Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

#holidayitinerary Chinchero in Cusco Peru is a charming Andean town that feels like a living museum of culture and history. Known for its colorful markets, it is one of the best places to see traditional weaving and textile making, with local artisans proudly sharing their craft. The town has a beautiful colonial church built on top of Inca foundations, offering a fascinating glimpse into the blending of cultures. Surrounded by sweeping mountain views, Chinchero has a peaceful and authentic atmosphere that makes every walk through its cobblestone streets special. Visitors can explore nearby terraces and archaeological remains that highlight the Inca legacy of the region. With its mix of history, art, and breathtaking scenery, Chinchero is more than just a stop on the way to the Sacred Valley, it is a destination worth enjoying in itself.

A village where the hand-weaving culture inherited from the Inca era is still alive today 🦙🧶 Here, you can closely observe demonstrations of traditional weaving using vibrant threads. The weaving techniques are explained in detail 🧵 You'll find yourself captivated by the artisans' meticulous handwork. - Location: About 40 minutes by colectivo from Urubamba 🚐 / About 1 hour from Cusco - Elevation: Approximately 3,760m (Don't forget to prepare for altitude sickness!) - Features: A village of Inca ruins and traditional textiles. - Other attractions: Puk Puk Waterfall

Chinchero, in Inca culture, is the place where the rainbow is born, and Chinchero has always been known as the weaving capital of Peru. It is located between Machu Picchu and Cusco, and because the Urubamba River is considered a sacred river, the valley is called the Sacred Valley. This was the main settlement of the Incas in the Andes Valley during the Inca Empire. The town is small and is a place that everyone who participates in the Sacred Valley group will not miss. This is the first stop of the Sacred Valley day tour. 🌟Town Highlights 1️⃣ Iglesia Colonial de Chinchero: The town church, the murals are very exquisite; 2️⃣ Mercado de Chinchero: Chinchero market, every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday will set up stalls in the square in front of the church, you can also see the scene of local villagers exchanging their own goods here; 3️⃣ Centro de Textiles Tradicionales: The best handicraft shop in the town; 4️⃣ Ruinas Inca: Inca ruins on the edge of the town. 🚉Travel Strategy: Most tourists will choose the Chinchero+Moray Terraces＋Salinas Salt Pans＋Ollantaytambo one-way day tour departing from Cusco. This kind of day tour usually ends at Ollantaytambo at 14:30. You can take the subsequent train after 15:00 to Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu; stay overnight in Aguas Calientes, and start your Machu Picchu itinerary the next day. ●Travel agencies in the streets and alleys of Cusco can provide such day tours, the price is about 70-90 soles, depending on your bargaining power.

Alpacas welcomed us. We had a lot of fun feeding them, interacting with them, and taking photos. They were making Andean patterned textiles colored with natural dyes. It was great that they demonstrated and explained how to color them. There were lots of colorful textile souvenirs. They have such cute patterns that you can't help but want them, right? So everyone bought them. I also bought a scarf made from baby alpaca as a souvenir for my parents. It was a little pricey, but it was fluffy and I was very happy. #CentralAmerica #Peru #Cusco #ChincheroVillage #Textile