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Chinchero, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
Chinchero is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 3,765. Elevation: 12,300 ft (3,749 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chinchero
Chinchero District is one of seven districts of the Urubamba Province in Peru. The town of Chinchero is the capital of the district. It is the location for the proposed Chinchero International Airport, which would serve travelers to the Cusco Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,765 |
| Population Density | 54 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,300 ft (3,749 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.3922°, -72.0478° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,009 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Chinchero
Chinchero is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 3,765. The city sits at an elevation of 12,300 feet (3,749 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Chinchero
Chinchero has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Nov (14.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 727 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,300 ft (3,749 m) |
| Area | 69.6 sq mi (180.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.3922°N, 72.0478°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 115 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in |
Chinchero has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 44°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Chinchero
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Inka Tupaq Yupanqui | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50606 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Alternativo Yachay | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50581 Nuestra Señora De Fatima | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50608 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50605 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 501314 | - | - | - | - |
| PRONOEI Hukucha Huaylla | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chinchero
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Salkantay | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| JVM la Estación (Cusco) | baladas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM Cusco | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) | clasicos, cultural | MP3 | |
| JVM la Estación | baladas | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Chinchero
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alqa Museo de Arte Popular Andino | ||||
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Choco museum | ||||
| Convento de San Francisco de Asís | ||||
| Coricancha | ||||
| Hilario Mendivil Museum | ||||
| Inca Museum | ||||
| Inca Wasi Casa Museo | ||||
| Inkariy Museum | ||||
| Machu Picchu Museum | ||||
| Museo Amano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Popular | ||||
| Museo de la Catedral del Cusco | ||||
| Museo de la Chicha Yola | ||||
| Museo de la Coca | ||||
| Museo de las Plantas Sagradas | ||||
| Museo de Piedras Cusco Rumi Llaqta | ||||
| Museo de Pisac | ||||
| Museo de Qespiwanka | ||||
| Museo de Santa Catalina | ||||
| Museo de Sitio | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Qorikancha | ||||
| Museo del Convento de la Merced | ||||
| Museo del Convento de San Francisco | ||||
| Museo El Quijote | ||||
| Museo Histórico Regional | ||||
| Museo Maximo Laura | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo Quechua | ||||
| Museo Viviente del Ande | ||||
| Museum of Precolumbian Art | ||||
| Museum of Religious Art | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Yucay Museum |
Libraries in Chinchero
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Urubamba | 0.0 | |||||
| Facultad de Ingenieria Geologica | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludic Wasi games | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chinchero
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa Market | |||||
| Asociacion de Comerciantes Las Poderosas del Altiplano | |||||
| Ccascaparo's Market | |||||
| Ccascaparo's Market | |||||
| Centro Artesanal de Cuzco | |||||
| Centro Comercial América | |||||
| Centro Comercial El Molino I | |||||
| Chinchero Market | |||||
| Cloth market | |||||
| Cloth market | |||||
| Feria Piuraypampa | |||||
| La Cachina Imperial | |||||
| Mercadillo Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercadillo Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22 | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22 | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos Pisac | |||||
| Mercado de Frutas | |||||
| Mercado de Huancaro | |||||
| Mercado de Huayllabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Huayllabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Pisac | |||||
| Mercado de Productores de Urubamba | |||||
| Mercado de Productores San José de Urco | |||||
| Mercado de Rosaspata | |||||
| Mercado de San Blas | |||||
| Mercado El Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Ferial de Chinchaypujio | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado modelo de San Sebastian | |||||
| Mercado Molino I | |||||
| Mercado Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Molinoolino | |||||
| Mercado Ollantaytambo | |||||
| Mercado Tankarniyoc | |||||
| Mercado Tica Tica | |||||
| Mercado Vinocanchón | |||||
| Mercado Wanchaq | |||||
| Mercado zonal de Zarzuela | |||||
| Plaza Manya Raqui Graft Market | |||||
| San Pedro Market | |||||
| Tito | |||||
| Tito | |||||
| Urubamba Market | |||||
| Urubamba Old Market |
Hotels in Chinchero
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chinchero
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chinchero
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chinchero
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chinchero
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chinchero
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chinchero
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| El Conejo Bar | ||||
| El Conejo Bar |
Stadiums & Teams in Chinchero
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chinchero
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Patria Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Chinchero
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de rehabilitación de menores |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chinchero
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Colonial Church of Chinchero |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Chinchero
What is the population of Chinchero?
Chinchero has a population of 3,765 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 69.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chinchero?
Chinchero has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.