Title: Chinchero Travel Guide: Best of Chinchero, Cusco Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Chinchero](https://expedia.co.uk/Chinchero-Hotels.d6126773.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Chinchero](https://expedia.co.uk/Chinchero-Holiday-Rentals.d6126773.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Chinchero](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Chinchero.d6126773.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Chinchero Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Chinchero.d6126773.Car-Hire-Guide)[Chinchero Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Chinchero.d6126773.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Chinchero Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Cusco featuring a small town or village and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66591-Cusco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chinchero](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/90000/90205-Chincheros.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chincheros featuring tranquil scenes, landscape views and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/90000/90196-Chincheros.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chincheros showing tranquil scenes and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/90000/90204-Chincheros.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chincheros showing heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/90000/90206-Chincheros.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Chinchero Things to do #### Glimpse traditional Andean village life in this picturesque town, best known for its lively market and stunning mountain views. Chincheros is an unassuming village in a dramatic location high above the plains of the Urubamba Valley. Its Sunday market has a low-key, traditional atmosphere despite its popularity. Aside from the famous market, the town also has interesting Incan ruins and a lovely colonial church, both worth exploring. According to ancient Incan legends, Chincheros is the birthplace of the rainbow. You might spot one in the sky, particularly if you visit during the rainy season. Wander through the village’s streets, where local residents often still dress in traditional clothing. Admire old-fashioned mud-brick houses. Look for the Urubamba and Vilcabamba mountain ranges on the horizon, as well as the rugged peak of Salcantay. Browse the handicraft and produce sections of the Chinchero Market. The handicraft market is one of the region’s best places to shop for Andean textiles. The market is open every day, but it’s particularly busy on Sundays when artisans make the journey from nearby mountain villages to sell their products. Be sure to explore the town’s Incan ruins, including a well-preserved set of agriculture terraces, still used today. In the town’s main plaza, you’ll find an enormous stone wall with 10 trapezoidal niches. The wall was once part of the palace of 15th-century Túpac Inca Yupanqui. Look for the town’s Iglesia Colonial de Chinchero church, which was constructed in 1607 on top of limestone Incan ruins. Don’t miss the frescoes that decorate the church’s porticoes, as well as the colourful murals found inside. Take a quick look inside the Museo de Sitio, a modest archeological museum that houses a collection of Incan ceramics and instruments. For a longer excursion, hike along the Wayllabamba trail leading across the Sacred Valley to Yucay. Chincheros is located 17 miles (28 kilometres) northwest of Cusco, and can be reached by bus, colectivo (shared van) or car. A tourist ticket is required to visit the town’s market and church. - Top hotels in Chinchero - Top Holiday Rentals in Chinchero ![Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/420000/410500/410436/f292939a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco Santa Teresa N 344 Cusco Cusco £96 13 Jan - 14 Jan Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,126 reviews) Clean room, great staff, location Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F01%2F2026&endDate=14%2F01%2F2026&selected=410436&PinnedHotelID=410436&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126773) ![Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519400/519319/bd303ee6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott Plazoleta Santo Domingo No 259 Cusco Cusco £280 25 Jan - 26 Jan Stay at this luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (976 reviews) Great property and very well locates Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=519319&PinnedHotelID=519319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126773) ![Sonesta Hotel Cusco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3180000/3177300/3177267/bc7fb244_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Hotel Cusco Ave. El Sol 954 Cusco Cusco £91 16 Jan - 17 Jan Stay at this hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews) Clean room, very very kind staffs. Really enjoyed the hotel and city thanks to their kindness. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Chinchero-Hotels-Alpaca-Lodge.h93436834.Hotel-Information) ![San Pedro Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113770000/113761200/113761179/98f28a1c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### San Pedro Apartments calle chaparro 173 Cusco Cuzco Stay at this apartment in Cusco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are located ... 7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews) Only slept then took a train out. Great location near the train and San Pedro Market. Had a kitchen/living room. Would be a great place if spending more time in Cusco. Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cusco-Hotels-San-Pedro-Apartments.h113761179.Hotel-Information) ![Memorable Sacred Experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108440000/108438800/108438754/9636deb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Memorable Sacred Experience Maras Maras Cusco Stay at this cabin in Maras. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Estadio de Urubamba and Nogalpampa Stadium are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) It was a beautiful place, lovely to relax in, service was excellent, love the gardeners, love the llamas (or alpacas - unclear), lovely jacuzzi. Could fit twelve people or six alpacas in the jacuzzi and still have room to do laps. Unfort we were incredibly incapable of temperature regulation (possibly ... Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maras-Hotels-Memorable-Sacred-Experience.h108438754.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Chinchero](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6126773&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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