Chinchero — Andean Textiles and Community
Private excursion to Chinchero in the Sacred Valley, with guide and a visit to a community weaving centre. Admission to the archaeological park via Boleto Turístico is included.
After the hotel pick-up, the drive climbs to Chinchero, in the upper part of the valley. On the square, the colonial church sits on the stone walls of a former Inca palace, and from the edge of the town the terraces open out towards the valley.
At a community textile centre, accompanied by a guide, the weavers show how they wash and card alpaca wool, how they obtain colours from plants and cochineal, and how they weave on a backstrap loom following designs passed down through generations. The visit shows the full process, from fibre to finished cloth, and allows conversation with the artisans about their work.
Operational notes
Access to the archaeological park via Boleto Turístico. Chinchero sits at around 3,762 m altitude; the visit involves walking on uneven terrain. The square's fair is busiest on Sundays. Guide included. Available languages to be coordinated at the time of booking. Groups of more than 3 passengers: SUV or Minivan.