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Andean Traditional Textile Classes

By Zarate Adventours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$389 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This experience offers a true cultural immersion with a local Andean community. Guests are welcomed with traditional music and guided by skilled artisans who preserve ancestral weaving techniques.

It is a hands-on workshop where you create your own textile piece while learning each step of the process. The experience also includes authentic traditions, local snacks, and the opportunity to support the community directly.

Activity location

    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Check availability

Andean Traditional Textile Classes

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Spanish

Pickup included

Language options: Spanish
Price details
NZ$389.44 x 1 AdultNZ$389.44
Total
Price is NZ$389.44
Until Sat, 2 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Andean snack as described
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All materials and tools required for the activities
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Handmade souvenir created by each participant
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personalised and continuous assistance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Welcome reception at the activity centre
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any services not mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Chinchero (Pass by)

• Warm welcome with traditional music from the community, led by the Varayoc (community leader). • Introduction of participants while enjoying a complimentary muña tea. • Demonstration of the Andean textile process: wool shearing, natural dyeing, warping, design, and weaving techniques. • Hands-on experience: create your own handmade piece (bracelet, belt, or keychain) guided by a local artisan. • Enjoy a traditional Andean snack including boiled potatoes, cheese, mote (boiled corn), toasted corn, mini corn tortillas, and a tasting of roasted guinea pig. • Free time to purchase handmade textiles and souvenirs. • Farewell with traditional music and the sound of the pututo.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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