- Iglesia Colonial de Chinchero - Chinchero is located 28 km from the city of Cusco, at 3,780 meters above sea level. Its main square is an extraordinary fusion between Inca and colonial architecture. Its church is one of the best examples of Cusco religious art, it was built on Inca walls, with an altar decorated in gold leaf in the Baroque style.
- Yucay Museo de Cultura Viva - This is a centre Andean traditions interpretations where you can see demonstrations of the elaboration of textile work, silverware and pottery.
- Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo - Ollantaytambo, a typical example of urban planning of the Incas still inhabited like in the past. You will find here a great archaeological complex called fortress although it was a tambo, a resting and lodging place for long distance travellers.
- Lunch
- Pickup and drop-off from Cusco hotels
- Expert guiding in Spanish, English, and Portuguese
- Access to Living Museum of Yucay
- Entry to Chinchero church
- Gratuities
- Cusco Tourist ticket - BTC
- Personal expenses
In the morning, a pick-up is arranged from your Cusco hotel to tour the town of Chinchero, a traditional Cusco city situated at a higher altitude providing a splendid valley view. The local inhabitants maintain their ancestral Inca traditions and crafts. The town also houses archaeological remnants and an exquisite seventeenth-century church. Subsequently, you are taken to the Living Museum of Yucay, an Andean tradition interpretation center, showcasing the traditional methods of textile making, adobe, pottery, and silversmithing. From there, you are moved to Ollantaytambo, where you can take some time for lunch. Later, a visit to the township and the local archaeological site, resided in continuously since the Inca era, is planned, along with a climb to the iconic adjoining fortress. The day concludes with your transfer back to the hotel. *Visits on Sundays also include a tour of the Chinchero market.
- It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your activity
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
- To visit Ollantaytambo fortress, it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
