How to get to Chinchero from Cusco and Urubamba
When planning how to get to Chinchero, start with the road through the Sacred Valley rather than the airport construction project bearing the village name. Chinchero lies on the paved route linking Cusco, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. Cusco and Urubamba are both starting points for a road visit, but your arrival point in the village matters as much as the name on the vehicle. Decide whether you are heading for the archaeological site, a textile visit or your accommodation.
For an independent journey from Cusco, ask locally about the departure point and destination of shared vans or a shared taxi. Establish where you will get out and how you will make the return journey before setting off. Agree the fare and treatment of luggage for the actual service you choose. Keep your plan focused on reaching Chinchero, rather than assuming every vehicle travelling towards Urubamba makes the stop you need.
From Urubamba, organise the journey towards Chinchero separately from any later travel to Cusco or Ollantaytambo. Give a driver the precise destination and discuss your return or onward arrangement. A visit to several places in the valley requires more planning than a single village stop. For an organised alternative, see the day trips from Cusco.
Taxi and transfers from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ)
The active airport for this approach is Alejandro Velasco Astete in Cusco, identified by CUZ. When arranging a taxi or private drive from there, use Chinchero and the exact destination address in the request. A quotation to Cusco city or Urubamba serves a different destination. Discuss the collection point, luggage, full charge and final drop-off directly for your journey; allow room between your flight and a fixed appointment in the village.
A sightseeing excursion serves a different purpose from this airport journey. The Sacred Valley day trip presented here lasts 12 hours and includes transport, a bilingual guide and buffet lunch in Urubamba. Hotel collection follows the location and time of the selected option; archaeological admission is extra. Use it to visit the valley from a suitable base, rather than as a connection timed to an arriving flight.
A guided day trip
Our take: This hotel-pickup day trip is an organised way to visit Chinchero and other valley sites; confirm pickup details.
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A Sacred Valley sightseeing day
Visit Chinchero with a bilingual guide, transport and lunch in Urubamba; choose the hotel collection option to suit your base.
Car rental and parking
Collecting a rental car at Cusco Airport (CUZ) is a self-drive option for a Sacred Valley itinerary that includes Chinchero. Plan the collection around the flight you actually booked and review the rental conditions for the chosen vehicle. Set out your intended stops before choosing between driving yourself and arranging a private journey. Having a car changes the transport arrangement; it does not combine admission to separate attractions.
Parking and the final walk deserve their own place in the plan. A church inventory dated September 2023 described parking below the village centre and access on foot. Treat this as background when asking where to leave your car today, rather than as a current parking instruction. Ask about the permitted location, charge and access on arrival. Carry what you need for the walk and avoid arranging a meeting that depends on driving right up to an entrance.
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Chinchero airport remains a construction project
As of November 2026, Chinchero airport is a construction project. Plan your flight arrival through the existing Cusco airport and continue by road. Do not build an itinerary around a future opening date. Keep the airport code CUZ with your flight details and the village destination with your road arrangements so that the two bookings remain clear.
This distinction also helps when choosing a village stay or a Cusco base. Staying in Chinchero is a decision about time in the village, not access to a newly operating airport. For a wider sightseeing programme, compare the actual start and end points on the Sacred Valley tour page.
Arrival on foot and at altitude
Leave space after arrival for the walk to your destination and for rest. Chinchero is at high altitude. Slow ascent, rest during the first hours, fluids and light meals are sensible priorities; avoid filling the arrival day with a demanding walk. The hiking guide explains altitude considerations in more detail. Breathlessness at rest, persistent severe headache, vomiting, confusion or impaired consciousness require immediate medical help.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport should I use for Chinchero?
Plan through Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport in Cusco (CUZ), then travel by road. Chinchero airport remains a construction project as of November 2026.
Can I start from Urubamba?
Urubamba is connected to Chinchero by road. Arrange the village drop-off and return separately, using the exact destination rather than a general valley address.
Is the featured day trip an airport transfer?
It is a 12-hour sightseeing excursion with a guide, transport and buffet lunch. Hotel collection is arranged according to the selected option; archaeological entry costs extra.