Experience the rich tapestry of Peruvian agrarian life with a local family deeply embedded in the coffee or cacao trade. Situated in the verdant jungles surrounding Cusco, your hosts are part of a distinguished local cooperative dedicated to sustainable agriculture. Immerse yourself in the intricate processes behind coffee or cacao production, offering a hands-on experience from bean to brew or pod to bar.
In addition to the central focus on coffee and cacao, the experience extends to traditional farming practices still revered by these families. Engage in the ethical rearing of free-range livestock like guinea pigs and chickens, and explore a diverse range of indigenous tropical flora including root vegetables, mango, papaya, and the culturally significant coca plant.
Flexible scheduling allows for either a day-long adventure sans accommodation or a more extensive multi-day expedition culminating in a visit to the iconic Machu Picchu. For those opting for an overnight stay, a private room on the farm serves as your sanctuary, allowing for full immersion into this rich agrarian lifestyle.
By the end of this immersive journey, you'll emerge with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable farming and its cultural implications, all while having had the rare opportunity to directly participate in the livelihoods of local Peruvian families.
There are also options to do a day tour (without any lodging) or to doa multi-day tour that continues on to Machu Picchu.
Right for You?
Highlights
- Visit with coffee/cacao producers and share in their daily lives!
- Check out coffee or cacao plantations, and learn about production processes.
- Prepare your own cup of coffee or hot chocolate using traditional methods.
- Revel in breathtaking Andean landscapes and the high jungle.
- Enjoy local food on the family farm.
Details
Itinerary
7:45 am - At approximately this hour we will pick you up from your hotel and bring you to the bus station.
8:00 am - Head in the direction of the Huayopata zone. We will pass through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where you will be able to stop and take in the stellar scenery. The highest point will be Abra Malaga, with an altitude of 4,316 meter (here you will also be able to take some unforgettable pictures). We will also pass through the interesting landscape of the cloud forest.
12:00 pm - Arrival at the farm, where a member of the family will welcome us in with open arms and you will be able to take a brief break.
1:00 pm - Lunch with the family! If you are vegetarian or vegan please let us know so that we can coordinate with the family ahead of time.
2:30 pm - A member of the family will take you around the farm where they will explain their daily chores, the process that coffee or cacao production undergoes, and you will also have the opportunity to try fruit that is in season! After the visit around the farm, you will participate in some traditional coffee or chocolate roasting. You will have the opportunity to prepare your own cup of coffee or hot chocolate from start to finish.
6:00 pm - Dinner with the family which will allow you to get to know them better and sleep in private room on the farm.
7:30 am - Breakfast! (if you would like a different schedule, please coordinate with the family)
9:00 am - After breakfast, you will take a car back to Cusco.
Optional - if you'd like to add a visit to see a 2nd coffee or cacao farm, it's often possible to add it this day. Please ask for availability!
What's Included
Your Local Host
Cocla Tours
Locally Owned Community Cooperative
Interested in Peruvian culture, getting to know local families, learning about coffee production? Come on an adventure with Cocla Tours as they provide some of the best tours in the South of Peru! Cocla Tours is a cooperative of local farmers. They offer cult
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