Textile Weaving Experience in Chinchero Peru
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the vibrant textile heritage of Chinchero, a beautiful Andean village renowned for its rich weaving traditions. At this engaging workshop, you’ll dive into the art of making traditional Andean textiles with local artisans who utilize techniques passed down through generations. Under the guidance of skilled weavers from the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales de Cusco, you’ll learn to dye wool using natural pigments and create your own piece of art, all while gaining insight into the symbolic meanings behind the intricate designs. This immersive experience connects you to the living culture of the Andes.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
- Welcome ritual in the Quechua language and traditional drink
- Stop at a natural viewpoint overlooking the Huaypo and Piuray lakes
- Hands-on participation in weaving techniques
- Constant assistance throughout the tour
What's not
- Traditional lunch
- Tips for weavers, guides, or drivers
- Admission to the Chinchero Traditional Textile Center
Itinerary
The tour begins with hotel pickup in Cusco (8:00–8:30 a.m.) followed by a scenic drive through the Sacred Valley to Chinchero. Along the way, there is a stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Huaypo and Piuray lagoons. In Chinchero, visitors arrive at a community textile center, where they receive a traditional welcome and watch a demonstration of the Andean textile process, including spinning, natural dyeing, and weaving. Guests can also participate in basic weaving techniques with local artisans and visit the community craft market. An optional traditional lunch is available before returning to Cusco in the evening, ending the cultural experience.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Chullos Tours Peru
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 117% above the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 948 of 1358.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cusco
Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.
Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.
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