Classic & VIP · 3,762 m

Chinchero, where tradition is still woven

Q: How high is Chinchero?

At 3,762 m, the highest point on both of our Sacred Valley tours.

The highest town on the route, known for its weavers, its colonial church and the Inca terraces around it. It is on both tour routes.

Altitude3,762 m

On the routeClassic & VIP

Time on tourVIP 07:40 · Classic 16:45

TicketTourist ticket

What Chinchero is

Chinchero sits on the plateau between Cusco and the floor of the Sacred Valley, at 3,762 m. It is the highest point of the tour and also one of the places where Andean life is closest at hand: many families still weave as their grandmothers did.

The archaeological site combines Inca terraces and walls with a colonial church built on top of them. That layering sums up the history of the region in one place.

Chinchero on our tour

On the Sacred Valley VIP it is the first stop (07:40), in the morning light. On the Classic it is the last one (16:45), before heading back to Cusco. See every stop in the VIP itinerary or the Classic itinerary.

Andean weaving and Inca terraces at Chinchero, Sacred Valley

Chinchero · 3,762 m

What to see

The highlights of Chinchero

Weaving demonstration

Weavers spin alpaca wool, dye it with plants and cochineal and work the backstrap loom.

Colonial church

Built on Inca foundations, it is one of the oldest colonial churches in the area.

Inca terraces

Farming terraces dropping away from the square, showing Inca stonework up close.

Mountain views

On clear days the plateau opens up wide views of the snow peaks around the valley.

Tips

For your visit to Chinchero

It is the highest point of the day: walk slowly and drink water.
If you want to buy textiles, bring cash in soles.
Mornings and late afternoons are cold: dress in layers.

More on altitude in our Sacred Valley altitude guide and on tickets in Sacred Valley tickets.

Chinchero

Questions about Chinchero

At 3,762 m, the highest point on both of our Sacred Valley tours.

An Andean weaving demonstration, the colonial church built on Inca walls and the terraces of the archaeological site.

Yes, it is entered with the Cusco tourist ticket, which is not included in the tour price.

Both: it is the first stop on the Sacred Valley VIP and the last one on the Classic.

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