Chinchero
It is a small town located about 30 kilometers from Cusco, located at an altitude of 3,754 meters above sea level. Its monumental area, with an area of 34,800 hectares, was declared Historical Heritage of Peru on December 28, 1972 and Archaeological Park in 2005. It was occupied before the Inca Empire. Currently you can see the remains of the palaces built for the elite, on top of which the colonial church stands.
Programs at Chinchero
Peru of the Incas
Explore the best that Peru has to offer on this spectacular 10-night trip that combines nature, history and culture. We will depart from Lima towards Arequipa, a jewel of colonial
10 nights2775 €per person
Wonders of Peru
On this trip we will go from the beaches to the mountains of Peru, crossing the Andes and the Altiplano on this fascinating 12-night route. We will visit the main
13 nights
What to see in Chinchero?
Chinchero Church
Its real name is the Temple of Our Lady of the Nativity, although it was initially built under the name of the Church of Our Lady of Montserrat. It is a construction from the 17th century, completed in 1607, built on an old Inca building, being one of the first Catholic buildings built in Peru. Inside, its impressive filigree murals with religious motifs stand out, the most famous being a mural of the Virgin of Montserrat.
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