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Chincheros Travel Guide: 35 reviews and 88 photos

Inca Ruins at Chincheros

Chinchero has a lovely church build on top of an Inca temple. The stonework on the site next to the church is amazing. Even to this date, one wonders in awe on how the Incas were capable of building these amazing monuments with a great detail using the primitive tools of their times. Perhaps there is more to this society than meets the eye? After all, they used gravity, not concrete, to hold their buildings together. What's even more amazing is the perfect cut in Imperial Inca rock buildings that is present throughout the region!

Last visit to Chincheros: Dec 2000
Intro Updated Dec 15, 2002
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Chincheros Church Things to Do (2)

Right on top the Inca ruins lies a beautiful church build by the Spaniards. The interiors are breathless, taking in many... more travel advice

Chincheros Ruinas Things to Do (2)

Long before the Spaniards conqured the new world, the Inca empire had build an enormous complex and settlment in present... more travel advice

Mix of Incaic and Spanish Architecture Favorites (2)

As many towns in the Sacred Valley, Chincheros shares an Incaic and Spanish architecture. Take your time to stroll among... more travel advice

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Written Sep 12, 2002

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ryuhome Sep 29, 2005 at 12:45 PM

We went to this church the day after we visited the Cathedral in Cusco. I must say the Chincero Church is so much more personal, a real gem! Photography is forbidden when we were there. You're so lucky to be able to take phots!
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RedEaredPanda Nov 8, 2004 at 2:40 PM

Transportation seems to be very inexpensive in Peru..
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cbeaujean May 18, 2003 at 12:53 PM

both our pages look complementary!
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richiecdisc Feb 5, 2003 at 7:40 PM

Agree with you on taking the local bus, but must say ours was so crowded, we didn't get on there. lol
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Imbi Jan 27, 2003 at 1:35 PM

wonderful place to visit.