Chinchero
Peru
We will pick you up between 6:45 am and 7:00 am from your hotel, then we will leave cusco in the direction of the Sacred Valley where we will visit 5 different destinations. First, we will arrive at the colonial city of Chinchero. There we will visit a craft workshop, the Chinchero Archeological Center for 30 minutes before heading to our second archaeological site.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Chinchero, a remarkable settlement situated high in the Peruvian Andes within the broader expanse of the Sacred Valley. As you step into this historic environment, you are standing at an impressive elevation of twelve…
Listen in the app2Awana Wasi Weaving Center The Raw Materials
Our journey begins not among the ancient stones, but within the vibrant courtyard of an Awana Wasi, a traditional Andean weaving center. Here in Chinchero, the production of textiles is not merely a craft; it is a profound living…
Listen in the app3Awana Wasi Weaving Center The Dyeing Courtyard
Moving further into the Awana Wasi courtyard, we are met with a dazzling array of colors bubbling in ceramic pots over open fires. This is where the true alchemy of the Chinchero textile tradition takes place, as the pure white…
Listen in the app4The Ceremonial Explanada
Leaving the vibrant warmth of the weaving center, we walk a short distance and step onto the vast, open expanse known as the Ceremonial Explanada. This is the main square of the Chinchero archaeological site, and it presents a…
Listen in the app5The Church of Our Lady of Nativity
Dominating the visual landscape of the archaeological complex is the Church of Our Lady of Nativity, an imposing colonial structure that demands our attention. As we approach the entrance, the profound symbolism of its location…
Listen in the app6The Wall of the Twelve Niches
Descending from the colonial church platform, we encounter one of the most structurally impressive and spiritually significant features of the entire complex: the great retaining wall. As we walk along its imposing length, we are…
Listen in the app7The Megalithic Bedrock Outcrops
As we move further from the central plaza and descend the stony paths, we enter a zone that deeply challenges our conventional understanding of Andean history. Before us lie massive outcrops of hard limestone bedrock that exhibit…
Listen in the app8The Inca Hydraulic Channels
Navigating the steep descent toward the lower agricultural zones, we must carefully observe the intricate details carved directly into the stairways and surrounding stonework. As we step down the ancient stone steps, you will…
Listen in the app9The Great Agricultural Terraces
We now arrive at the culmination of the Inca's monumental environmental engineering: the great agricultural terraces of Chinchero. Stretching out before us, cascading down the steep slopes of the Andean valley, this sprawling…
Listen in the app10Closing
As our walking tour of Chinchero comes to an end, we find ourselves standing amidst the sprawling agricultural terraces, looking back up the mountain toward the colonial church and the ancient plazas. From this vantage point, the…
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What is Chinchero?
Chinchero is a place in Peru with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Peru |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -13.3777, -72.0612 |
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