Chinchero

The small rustic town of Chinchero lies off the main road between Cusco and Urubamba. It sits at 3762m above sea level, higher than Cusco. It is towered over by the Vilcabamba range and the snowcapped peak of Salcantay. This little town is missed by many but has some interesting spots for visitors to see. There is a great display of Inca architecture, ruins and megalithic carved rocks. Chinchero is home to the famous Peruvian weaving and also has a colouful market.

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The small rustic town of Chinchero lies off the main road between Cusco and Urubamba. It sits at 3762m above sea level, higher than Cusco. It is towered over by the Vilcabamba range and the snowcapped peak of Salcantay. This little town is missed by many but has some interesting spots for visitors to see. There is a great display of Inca architecture, ruins and megalithic carved rocks. Chinchero is home to the famous Peruvian weaving and also has a colouful market.