Andean traditions: make adobe bricks and textiles at the Misminay community
Summary
Make Andean textiles and adobe bricks with your own hands learning ancestral techniques with the help of locals from the Misminay community.
- At pick up the driver will ask for you at the hotel's front desk and guide you to your private transportation.
- Once in the vehicle, you will head towards Misminay, along the way you will observe charming villages and alluring lagoons.
- Upon arrival at the community, Flora and the locals will give you a warm welcome singing and playing traditional Andean instruments.
- You will make Andean textiles with local women from the community, they will teach you ancestral techniques from start to end: dying using natural pigments, threading, and textile designs.
- You will construct adobe bricks mixing mud and hay and then model the bricks with traditional molds, you will use hands and feet following an authentic Andean technique experience.
- Once the experience finishes, you will return to your hotel.
Tour info
Duration
5 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
*Unforgettable experience in which you will take part through the entire process, unlike other tours. *Beautiful and unique landscapes where any other traditional tour won't take you. *Enjoy a mix of culture and Andean tradition with local experts from this rural community.
What’s included?
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Pickup and drop-off from Hotel in Cusco Center -
Activity Supplies -
Activities at the community -
Local guide (In Spanish & Quechua) -
English Translator (optional)
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 5h
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Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
MAP IT is a marketplace of unique travel experiences where you can find unique things to do in many destinations of Peru. On every tour, you'll get a fun and local perspective of the city, from street food to street art, hidden gems and all the best local cultural spots.
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