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Chinchaypujio

Cuzco Department, Peru · South America

About Chinchaypujio

Chinchaypujio is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Cotabambas, 30km from Sacsayhuaman.

Chinchaypujio is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 943, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Chinchaypujio sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chinchaypujio to your route.

About Chinchaypujio

Chinchaypujio (from Quechua Chinchay Pukyu, "Oncilla Spring"; colloquially "Chincha") is one of nine districts of the Anta Province in Peru and about 2 hours outside of Cusco. Its capital, Chinchaypujio, hosts a weekly market (Mercado Ferial de Chinchaypujio) as well as the regional government. The district is home to

Read more 9 communities: Chinchaypujio, Ocra, Paucarccoto, Parcotica, Waccahualla, Huancancalla, Sumaru, Pantipata and Huamumayo. In its southernmost part, the Apurímac River crosses the district; a major trade road connecting the Cuzco Department with the Department of Apurímac crosses through the entire district from north to south.

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Where is Chinchaypujio located?

Chinchaypujio is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -13.6295 latitude, -72.2330 longitude.

What is the population of Chinchaypujio?

Chinchaypujio has a population of approximately 943 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
943
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Cuzco Department
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-13.6295, -72.2330

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Chinchaypujio

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Sacsayhuaman

A massive Inca fortress above Cusco built with enormous precisely fitted limestone blocks, some weighing over 100 tons, arranged in impressive zigzag walls.

30 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

16th-century cathedral on the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, built on the Inca Kiswarkancha palace foundations.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Cusco

The former capital of the Inca Empire blending massive Inca stone walls with ornate Spanish colonial churches at 3,400 meters altitude.

31 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Moray Agricultural Terraces

Mysterious concentric circular terraces believed to be an Inca agricultural laboratory, with temperature differences of up to 15°C between levels.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Sacred Valley of the Incas

A fertile valley between Cusco and Machu Picchu filled with Inca ruins, colorful markets, and agricultural terraces framed by snow-capped Andes peaks.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Salt Mines of Maras (Salineras de Maras)

Over 3,000 shallow salt evaporation ponds cascading down a hillside, harvested continuously since Inca times by local families.

38 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Ollantaytambo

A living Inca town with massive stone terraces and a fortress temple, the last stronghold where the Inca resisted Spanish conquest.

41 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Pisac

A hillside Inca citadel above a vibrant market town, featuring agricultural terraces, ceremonial baths, and sweeping Sacred Valley views.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Chinchaypujio

  • 60 kmSun Gate (Inti Punku) ViewpointThe first viewpoint of Machu Picchu for Inca Trail hikers, revealing the lost city nestled between green peaks and swirling cloud.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

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