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Haggle for handicrafts at Chinchero’s Sunday market, a busy hive of commerce and local colour.

Peru is well known for its brightly coloured textiles and distinctive handicrafts, sure to liven up your home or make you very popular if you plan to bring some back as gifts. You can haggle for a bargain or just observe the colourful scenes at Chinchero’s Sunday market, which takes place in the main square beneath a magnificent Inca wall. While in Chinchero, don’t miss the pretty village church with its impressive frescoes. 

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