Sonia's House in Chinchero is a Quechua family home welcoming travelers 26 km from Cusco, on the Andean plateau leading to the Sacred Valley. The property emphasizes genuine hospitality, locally sourced cuisine, and a small exhibition center dedicated to traditional Inca dyeing and weaving techniques.

Why choose this address

The house's main appeal lies in its deep local roots: Sonia and her family open their home to travelers and share their daily life. The 600 m² building comprises seven bedrooms, a courtyard with garden, a shared lounge, and a kitchen, all organized around family hospitality rather than hotel-style service.

The property suits travelers seeking one or two nights at Chinchero's altitude before heading toward Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu, as well as groups looking for flexible accommodations outside Cusco.

Ambiance and character

The house operates as a village posada. Common spaces—lounge, courtyard-garden, kitchen—are shared with hosts, and one section hosts an exhibition center on vegetable dyes and Inca weaving, created using indigenous plants. Demonstrations bring tangible meaning to craftsmanship still practiced in Chinchero, a village renowned for its weavers.

The rhythm is unhurried: Chinchero is an agricultural town at 3,760 m elevation, ideal for gradual acclimatization before Sacred Valley treks.

The bedrooms

The house offers seven bedrooms with capacity for around fifteen guests, configured for both families and small groups:

• Three rooms with three single beds
• One room with a queen-size bed and two single beds
• Two rooms with two single beds

Bedrooms feature balconies with views, heating (essential for Andean nights), air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and wifi. Linens and towels are provided. Each room has an ensuite bathroom.

Dining and services

Continental breakfast is served on-site. The house restaurant offers family-style cuisine highlighting ingredients grown on the plateau: quinoa, Andean potatoes, white corn from the Sacred Valley. Guests preferring self-catering have access to the shared kitchen, equipped with a refrigerator and microwave.

Practical services include a laundry facility, desks in bedrooms, and complimentary wifi in common areas.

Location and access

Chinchero lies 26 km from Cusco and 49 km from Ollantaytambo, along the route connecting the former Inca capital to the Sacred Valley. From Cusco, allow 45 minutes to 1 hour by taxi or private car—it's customary to agree on the fare beforehand. Shared minibuses also serve Chinchero several times daily at modest fares. The house can provide precise directions from the village bus stop.

Nearby attractions

Several sites are accessible on foot or within minutes by car from the house:

• Complejo Arqueológico de Chinchero: complex of agricultural terraces and Inca walls overlooking the village, best visited with a guide to understand the site's layout.
• Antigua Plaza: the village's historic square, animated by a textile craft market particularly lively on Sunday mornings.
• Museo de Sitio: small museum dedicated to local history and the region's pre-Hispanic cultures.

Chinchero is a logical stop for reaching Sacred Valley sites or continuing to Ollantaytambo, the departure point for Machu Picchu trains. To explore other regions, you can compare this property with Rufino y Lucrecia, another local guesthouse, or Amaru Colonial in Cusco.

Planning your stay

To integrate Sonia's House into a complete itinerary across the Andean plateau and Sacred Valley, explore our Pérou travel ideas.