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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.

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Population
1,797
Coordinates
-13.518, -73.722
Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2799 m
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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

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Culture in Chincheros

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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.

Religious Sites

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.

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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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