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A weaving town on the high plain between Cusco and Urubamba, built over Inca foundations. A long terraced wall holds the plaza and the colonial church above it was raised on the royal estate of Tupac Inca Yupanqui. At 3,754 metres it stands higher than Cusco, which makes it a poor first stop off the plane and a good one after some days in the valley.

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  1. Chinchero Church and Convent

    Chinchero Church and Convent

    Monastery · 30 min

    A 16th-century Spanish colonial church built atop an Incan ceremonial platform, featuring a vaulted wooden ceiling and containing colonial-era paintings and religious art. The adjacent convent and surrounding plaza sit at 3,760 metres.

  2. Chinchero Archaeological Site and Market

    Archaeological Site · 2.5 hr

    Colonial town built atop Inca foundations at 3,770 metres, with exposed Inca walls, a Spanish-built church, and a weekly market (primarily Tuesday and Thursday). The site blends pre-Hispanic and colonial architecture.

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