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The Chinchero market, held on Tuesday, Thursday and especially Sunday, is less touristy
than its counterpart in Pisac and well worth a special trip. On Sunday, traditionally
dressed locals descend from the hills for the produce market, where the ancient practice of
trueco (bartering) still takes place; this is a rare opportunity to observe genuine bartering.
Wayllabamba
On the opposite side of the valley, a clear trail climbs upward before heading north and
down to the Río Urubamba Valley about four hours away. At the river, the trail turns left
and continues to a bridge at Wayllabamba, where you can cross. From here, the Sacred
Valley road will take you to Calca (turn right, about 13km) or Urubamba (turn left, about
9km). You can flag down any passing bus until midafternoon, or continue walking to Yu-
cay , where the trail officially ends. In Yucay you'll find a colonial church, an Inca ruin,
and more than one charming accommodation option.
HIKING
Centro de Textiles Tradicionales
(Manzanares s/n) The best artisan workshop in town, though they're found on every
street.
HANDICRAFTS
Ruinas Inca
The most extensive ruins here consist of terracing. If you start walking away from the vil-
lage through the terraces on the right-hand side of the valley, you'll also find various
rocks carved into seats and staircases.
RUINS
Museo del Sitio
( 22-3345; admission S7; 8am-5pm Tue-Sun) A small archaeological museum op-
posite the church houses a collection heavy on broken pots - not worth the extra admis-
sion.
MUSEUM
Sleeping & Eating
Both lodgings feature good restaurants; there's little other selection in town.
La Casa de Barro $$
( 30-6031; www.lacasadebarro.com ; cnr hwy & Miraflores; s/d/tr incl breakfast S133/
186/225) A wonderful retreat for couples or families, with curvy, rambling stairways and
nooks, an overgrown garden, and tasteful rooms with snug quilts. The colorful adobe
INN
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