Maras School

History:

In 2022, Sinkumunchis conducted a national census of farming communities. During that campaign, the case of Jair Huaman (25), then leader of his community and founder of a youth movement in his locality, caught attention. He mentioned that his community had many talented boys and girls who could benefit from a Sinkumunchis program.

The conversations went well, and as Sinkumunchis’ first expansion, that year the community hosted the 1st Intercommunity Tournament: Maras vs Pisac. In 2024, it also hosted the Interregional Tournament: Cusco vs Andahuaylas, a sports event sponsored by the company Yape-Digital Wallet.

Geography & Location

Located 45 minutes from Cusco on the way to Urubamba, we find the districts of Maras and Chinchero. In this area, there are very important archaeological sites such as the Maras Salt Mines and the Inca agricultural laboratory of Moray.

The rural town of Ccollanas-Chequerec lies at the foot of Lake Huaypo, at about 3,600 meters above sea level. Also, less than 10 minutes away are the Racchi Farming Community and the rural town of Mahuaypampa.

Communities and Areas

Rural Town of Ccollanas-Chequerec

Racchi Farming Community

Rural Town of Mahuaypampa

Coaches

  • Yude Almirón

    COORDINATOR

  • Jesus Huillca

    COACH

  • Yeronima Condori

    COACH

Information

  • Estimated Total Population: 6,000 people
    Monthly Participants: 225 children and teenagers (attending once a month)

  • Rural Town of Ccollanas-Chequerec:

    • Main Cruzpata 11-a-side Soccer Stadium

    • Ccollana Baja 11-a-side Soccer Stadium

    • Cruzpata Synthetic Grass 6-a-side Soccer Field

    Racchi Farming Community:

    • Main 11-a-side Soccer Stadium

    Rural Town of Mahuaypampa:

    • Main 11-a-side Soccer Stadium

  • Monday and Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM: Racchi Farming Community
    Tuesday and Thursday from 3 PM to 6 PM: Rural Towns of Ccollanas-Chequerec and Mahuaypampa