Chinchero
Chinchero

Sacred Valley Tour: Cusco - Chinchero - Ollantaytambo, Cusco

Overview

This day tour Cusco for a visit 45 minutes north to the village of Chinchero, which the Inca believed to be the birthplace of the rainbow. There are extensive Inca terraces here as well as several small, colonial-era churches. Chinchero is famous for its residents weaving alpaca and sheep wool into fine textiles. The tour includes a visit to a local weaver's studio for a weaving demonstration and to browse the selection of handmade textiles. 

Next is a visit to Moray, a series of giant stone amphitheaters built by the Inca. Considered one of the most advanced Pre-Columbian cultures, the Inca likely used these complexes for experimental agriculture in micro-climates. It's a short distance by foot or bus from Moray to the Salineras—the Maras Salt Flats—an intricate network of stone pools developed by the Inca to harvest salt through evaporation, and which are still in use today. The tour ends in the historic town of Ollantaytambo, high in the Sacred Valley. There will be ample time to explore the surrounding stone fortresses, archeological ruins, and cobblestone streets of the town.

Itineraries with Sacred Valley Tour: Cusco - Chinchero - Ollantaytambo

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Explore the essential highlights of Peru's Sacred Valley, including visits to Cusco and Machu Picchu. Then, journey through a land of wild desert landscapes, snow-capped peaks, and herds of alpacas to arrive at your ultimate destination: the rainbow-painted slopes of Mount Vinicunca hidden deep in the Andes.

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