Chincheros
Peru · ApurimacPE
Town in Apurímac, Peru
Chincheros is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province of the same name in the Apurímac Region. As of the last Census in 2012, Chincheros has a total population of 51,583. The inhabitants are mainly indigenous citizen of Chanka descent, primarily speaking Quechuan languages.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,797
- Coordinates
- -13.518, -73.722
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 2799 m
Overview of Chincheros
Located in Apurimac, Peru, Chincheros is best described as a tiny locality. The population is roughly 1,797. It sits at about 2,799 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect culture to fill most of your time. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Chincheros
Culture in Chincheros
(1)On the culture side, Chincheros offers Religious Sites. It is a direct read of Chincheros's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Access Chincheros through a larger town in Apurimac; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Chincheros that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chincheros known for?
- Chincheros is mainly a destination for culture, set in Apurimac, Peru with around 1,797 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Chincheros?
- You can plan around Religious Sites in Chincheros. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Chincheros located?
- Administratively, Chincheros sits in Apurimac, Peru — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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