Peru’s National Institute of Culture (INC) of Cusco is developing a tourist circuit in the archaeological park of Chinchero aimed at boosting the existent cultural heritage in this place.
The circuit begins in Capellampampa pampa where a wall with 12 big vaulted niches can be observed and continues with a visit to the ruins of Pumaqaqa, Maranqaqa, Yanaqaqa, Condorqaqa, Kusilloqaqa, Chincanaqaqa and Teteqaqa.
This tour shows “andenes” made according to the land winding and proves Chinchero – Urquillos Inca road.
All the archaeological park is signposted with white and blue arrows allowing the visitor to make the right tour, said the head of the ruins Julio Maza.
The INC Cusco is carrying out cleaning works in Chinchero and some emergency works in the monumental area, and is expected to complete restoration projects in the Q’entepata area.
Maza added that the institution is strongly committed to continue protecting, maintaining and preserving Cusco archeological heritage.
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