CHINCHERO: Village of weavers with ancestral knowledge, who will gladly show you all the processes of wool extraction, dyeing and weaving.
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Chinchero, located to 30.2 km from the city of Cusco, is famous for being a town of weavers, who have known how to preserve over time all the ancestral processes of wool extraction, dyeing and garment production, all this knowledge dates back to thousands of years, from cultures prior to the Incas and that was perfected by the Incas.
Some of these techniques include the use of insects and plants to obtain different shades of colors in the wool, as well as the use of animal bones as instruments.
This place is a mandatory stopping point on the way to the Sacred Valley, you cannot miss the explanation of the weavers or petting llamas, alpacas and guinea pigs, which are raised by these residents.
Like every ancestral town, the current Chinchero has its archaeological site and a colonial temple, as evidence of its antiquity.
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Trip Highlights
DISTANCE FROM CUSCO CITY
48 minutes
ALTITUDE
3754 m s. n. m
SEASON
In Cusco Region there are just two seasons the dry season from May-October, and the rainy season from November-April.
WEATHER
Chinchero is a place with lower temperatures than other tourist towns. Temperatures tend to be highest in the mid-afternoon around 18 ° C and cooler at nights the minimum temperature is below 0 ° C on July.
OPENING HOURS
Shops and public places generally open at 8 a.m. and close at 18:00 p.m.
The archaeological park opens at 7 am and closes at 17:00
BASIC SERVICES
There are not areas to charge cell phones and devices.
RESTAURANTS
In Chichero there are no restaurants suitable for visitors
HOTELS
In Chichero there are only hostels
RESTROOMS
The Shops and the archaeological site have basic restrooms, They do not have soap or toilet paper.
