It's Easter and families are planning how to spend the weekend, whether it's relaxing or sightseeing around the Peru. Along this line, there are several cities to visit during this time, to learn about the history or enjoy its gastronomy. Chincha is one of them, located 204 kilometers south of the capital.
What better way to take advantage of the occasion to visit and see firsthand its various tourist attractions and witness the living heritage of an ancestral civilization and the cradle of Afro-Peruvian culture. Get to know the details below:
THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF CARMEN IN CHINCHA
A historic place in Chincha. You can take a tour of the church and its surroundings. You can also take pictures of your interior. Many Chinchanos are devotees of the Virgen de Carmen, patron saint of the province.
LA HUACA CENTINELA
A beautiful archaeological complex made up of a set of pyramids and platforms built by the Chincha civilization for religious-ceremonial purposes, where “Chinchaycámac”, who was the main deity of the area, was worshipped. The expansion of the Inca empire modified part of its structures, which has led to its current structure, to take photos and give it an unforgettable journey.
THE SANCTUARY OF MELCHORITA
The beautiful home of Melchora Saravia Tasayco, who was a devotee of Santa Rosa and whose virtue she imitated. This site is a construction of reeds where you can see the bed of wood where the woman rested. It should be noted that his birth is celebrated every 6th of January, with religious ceremonies, gastronomic and craft fairs.
It is located 5 kilometers west of Chincha Alta (capital of Chincha), by the village Grocio Prado. The name is in honor of Melchora Saravia, known for her great devotion to supporting humble people and the sick, and turned her home into a place of retreat and holiness.
That is why it bears that name, a veneration for what it did for the less fortunate in life. Not only does the house serve for tourism, but also a place of devotion and holiness. Perfect for Easter.
THE BEAUTIFUL WINERIES AND VINEYARDS
It is known that those who make their trip to Chincha, most seek to stroll through the local wineries and vineyards because it allows you to taste the wines or pisco on the route. The wineries of Viña de Oro, Bodegas and liquors Tabernero founded since 1897, Bodega Grimaldi, Castellano, Naldo Navarro, El Paraíso, San Cristóbal, Arenas, Villa Julia and Chumbiauca stand out.
Not only that, since you have the option of visiting the place and watching the process of making it to taste pisco in pure form. An unforgettable experience for chronicles or memories in texts. And at Easter we drink wine in honor of beliefs.
HACIENDA SAN JOSE HOUSE
Perfect for archival photos and memories. The house stands out for its colonial architecture and historical value, since it was one of the main sugar farms on the Peruvian coast. A story to know if you want to visit.
In the architectural field, the baroque trend of its altar stands out, as well as its large courtyard where you can still see period artifacts. Nowadays this has become a good place to stay for tourists who come to Chincha for summer, holidays or holidays.
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