Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero
Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero
4.4
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
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7:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Bean-Buggles
Plumsteadville, PA728 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
We came here hoping that it would be similar to other sites with numerous guides outside the entrance offering their services. Unfortunately, there were none. We used our boleto turistico to enter and walked the site ourselves. There is an old spanish church built on top of Inca ruins. Inside the church there is an elderly gentleman pointing to signs in multiple languages that say no pictures are to be taken inside the church and that a donation should be made. There are many people inside the square selling goods. Unfortunately, without a guide, we were unable to truly learn about the site and appreciate its history. The masonry was exquisite. We enjoyed our time here. We were able to drive here on our own and park in front of the alpacas. This location is more remote and does not see as many tourists. It does not appear to have the same tourism infrastructure as some of the other ancient sites in the valley and appeals to tours focusing on the textile weaving instead of the archaeological site itself.
Written 14 April 2024
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Hein
Cape Town, South Africa706 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
While the ruins itself are beautiful and deserted in the early morning (7am-ish), the church and its myriad of 17th century artistic treasures only opens at 9am.
As such, I can speak of the scenic joys of drinking a hot cup of coca tea while gazing out at the misty mountains and farmlands from a solitary seat on the mighty Inca walls. (Bring your own cup and tea, you happy early riser you.)
By 8am the peace is broken with tour-groups pouring in. I would have liked to see the inside of the old church, but there were many more places to visit on our exploration of the Sacred Valley.
As such, I can speak of the scenic joys of drinking a hot cup of coca tea while gazing out at the misty mountains and farmlands from a solitary seat on the mighty Inca walls. (Bring your own cup and tea, you happy early riser you.)
By 8am the peace is broken with tour-groups pouring in. I would have liked to see the inside of the old church, but there were many more places to visit on our exploration of the Sacred Valley.
Written 22 October 2024
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JFBell
London, UK417 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
A genuinely stunning set of Inca ruins. Well excavated and maintained. In many ways overshadowed by the amazing views of the high Andes around. For me the drive up to the town was almost as beautiful as the town and archaeological sites. Unforgettable.
Written 13 November 2024
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GCD
London, UK219 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
This was part of our Sacred Valley tour of Moray, Maras and Chichenquento.
I hadn't done too much research on this site so was pleasantly surprised at the size and scale of the ruins.
Great stone works and terracing.
Very few people around so you can enjoy at your leisure
I hadn't done too much research on this site so was pleasantly surprised at the size and scale of the ruins.
Great stone works and terracing.
Very few people around so you can enjoy at your leisure
Written 16 August 2024
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Carolina B
Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile1,140 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
Brazil514 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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TheExplorerFamily
Somerset, NJ7,131 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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patrick d
Calais, France8,331 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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Arcee_CO
Wheat Ridge, CO1,029 contributions
Feb 2020
This unusual site has Inca foundations and lower walls and a 1572-1600 Colonial Catholic church constructed visibly on top. Our 2-person tour spend about 25 minutes here, on the route to Cusco. walking around the Inca plaza and view the interior with its "Andean Baroque" alter. The Quechua-speaking local residents live among the history and have extensive weavings and crafts . Viewing the interior of the "Templo Colonial" is just 5 soles.
Written 22 March 2020
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Archie
Glenmoore, PA7,925 contributions
June 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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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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