The community of Chichubamba is a natural part of the Sacred Valley and was the home of the native group Chicho. The people here have been living in the traditional manner of the Andes by raising crops and selling them in locally.
The name "Chichubamba" originates from the Prehispanic time. Documents dating from 1552 indicate that the community (or "ayllu") of what is now Chichubamba was inhabited by the native Chicho people. This community also bordered the community of the indigenous Paca, who resided south of Q’espihuanca, and the Yanaconas, servants of the Inca.
The community is dedicated to agriculture, horticulture, and a multitude of activities that are only found here. Chichubamba is now open to visitors to see first-hand how this diverse and welcoming group live in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Come and enjoy the community in all of its splendor.