Spend a relaxing afternoon in the medicinal water of the Lares Hot Springs in this tour. The Lares Hot Springs are dark with minerals and therapeutic sulfur that naturally repair sore muscles, hydrate tired skin and hair, and replenish important minerals in the body. The hot springs are a perfect way to end a tour that also includes visiting a local market, exploring the Ancasmara ruins, and spending time with members of the Maucau indigenous community.
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Highlights
- Explore the Ancasmarca ruins that tourists rarely have the chance to visit
- Visit the Maucau indigenous community and eat a traditional lunch with them
- Enjoy a relaxing afternoon while swimming in the Lares hot springs
Details
Itinerary
8:30 AM: You will be picked up at your hotel in the Sacred Valley and start heading to the local market of small producers.
8:40-9:00 AM: At the local market you will get a brief explanation of its products and its vendors. After exploring the market, you will eat a light Andean style breakfast in the market.
9:00-10:40 AM: You will start heading to Lares and make a stop at the Ancasmarca ruins to take a short walk around the area.
11:30 AM-1:00 PM: Next, you will visit the Maucau indigenous community, where you will learn about their traditions and local living; including textiles, cooking, agriculture, and alpaca care. Afterwards, you will eat a traditional lunch with the community.
1:00-1:30 PM: After lunch, you will start heading to Lares hot springs.
1:30-4:30 PM: You will now be able to spend the afternoon relaxing in the hot springs.
4:30-6:30 PM: You will leave the Lares hot springs and start heading back to Calca.
6:30 PM: You will arrive at your hotel.
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