Resumen
SUMMARY
Discover the Land of the Rainbow and one of the charming villages near Cusco, located 28 km away in the province of Urubamba. In this place, you will marvel at two beautiful lagoons, Huaypo and Piuray.
Chinchero is famous for its outstanding textile tradition, which originated in 1996 in the Cusco region. In addition to its well-known handicrafts fair, the community keeps its ancestral heritage alive by preserving Quechua as its native language.
At the epicenter of this activity is the Center of Traditional Textiles Cusco, led by Mrs. Nilda Callañaupa, who has spread the textile art of Chinchero worldwide. According to her, “weaving is part of our history and tradition. Each weaving tells its own narrative.
Today, Chinchero is home to 26 Textile Handicraft Centers, managed by the inhabitants themselves. Here, weavers use sheep and alpaca wool, along with natural dyes extracted from plants, roots, mosses and parasites, to make a wide variety of products such as llicllas, chumpis, chullos, bags and more.
Itinerario
1
Interpretative Tour of the Chinchero Textile Industry
Day 1
- The Chinchero Textile Interpretive Tour begins with pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
- Then we will drive to Chinchero for approximately 30 minutes.
- Once we arrive to the town of Chinchero we will go to the textile centers where we can appreciate the textile work of the villagers, as well as appreciate the clothing and the peculiar hairstyles of their women.
- Continuing with the Interpretative Textile Tour of Chinchero, the villagers in charge will show us step by step about the elaboration of their wool, dyeing of the same, the techniques of spinning and the meaning that hide their designs.
- At the end of this interesting tour you will be given a time determined by the guide so that you can explore on your own and return to Cusco.
Incluye
Includes
Pick up from the hotel in the historical center of Cusco.
Comfortable and safe transportation to and from Cusco.
Professional English and Spanish speaking guide.
First aid kit, oxygen.
Not included
Extra expenses
Travel insurance
Entrance to the archaeological center of Chinchero.
Extra expenses not mentioned in the tour.
Recomendaciones
Recommendations
Do not forget to carry your personal documents: Passport (PAS), National Identity Card (DNI).
Hiking shoes.
Bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
Comfortable clothes.
Small backpack with everything you need.
Personal medication.
Water for hydration.
Additional money for income in Peruvian soles.
Preguntas
Frequently Asked Questions
1.- Where is Chincheros located?
The town of Chinchero is located at 3,754 meters above sea level. At 28 kilometers from Cuzco, in the province of Urubamba, department of Cuzco.
2.- Should I bring extra water?
Carry a prudent amount of water to avoid dehydration.
3.- How long is the acclimatization period before my tour?
We recommend at least 2 days of acclimatization before the tour.
4.- About health and safety?
Participants must inform us before and during the tour of any medical condition or injury. Although our guides carry first aid kits, it is recommended that you bring your own personal medication. In addition, we also suggest that you consult your doctor before booking this tour.
5.- Where to store your belongings?
Any belongings (suitcases and backpacks) that you do not wish to take with you during the tour can be safely left at your accommodation, as they have a luggage storage service. However, if you do not feel comfortable leaving your things there, you can also bring them to our office to store them during the tour.
