Site Description
Chinchero is a site that presents exceptional expressions of stonemasonry in the midst of a town that keeps ancient traditions alive. It was constructed by Tupac Inca Yupanqui around 1480 and consists of a collection of architectural spaces: pre-Columbian walls, enclosures, platforms, staircases and altars. The historic center of Chinchero is also considered unique because it mixes an archaeological complex and a town made from Inca foundations and walls, with a population that has maintained its ancestral customs.
Logistics
Location Access
Province: Urubamba
District: Chinchero
Local Reference: N/A
Distance: 30 kilometers from Cusco to Chinchero / 200 meters from the town’s main square
Time: 35 minutes by car, 45 minutes by bus from Cusco / 5 minute walk from main square
Site Details
Entrance Fee: Requires Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turistico)
Foreigners S/.130
Foreign students & local adults S/.70
Local Students S/.40
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 7:00 – 18:00
Museum & Other Services: N/A
