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Once the summer residence of many Incas, Chinchero offers visitors one of the most rewarding market experiences in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Every Sunday, this traditional Andean town comes to life as local artisans sell handmade textiles, silver jewelry, pottery and much more.
Visitors also explore the adjacent archaeological complex, which impresses with its well-preserved terraces and a large Inca fortress.
At the foot of the main square is a beautiful colonial church built on the foundations of Inca buildings. Its main altar, decorated with baroque-style gold leaf. The walls are adorned with paintings by Diego Quispe Tito, the most important representative of the Cusco school of art.
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