An alternative way to explore Peru's famous Rainbow Mountains! Instead of joining the line of tourist buses at Vinicunca, explore a local Andean community and hike to the less-visited (but equally spectacular) Palcoyo mountain. You'll make a stop at the Chari community to learn traditional weaving and experience the culture of an Andean community firsthand. Then, you'll go on an alternative hike to Palcoyo - a less-visted (but equally spectacular) part of the Rainbow Mountains. After a good workout on the trails, you'll stop back in the Chari community for traditional lunch meal before making the drive back to Cusco.
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Highlights
- Eat an authentic Peruvian breakfast with the women of the Chari community and learn about their culture.
- Participate in a weaving workshop with the local women of the community
- Hike an alternative route to the famous "Rainbow Mountain" and take in spectacular views of the Andes
- Eat a traditional lunch prepared by your local hosts
Details
Here's the approximate schedule:
6:30AM Pick up from your hotel in Cusco and start heading towawrds Checacupe.
9:00AM Arrival to the Andean community of Chari in Checacupe and receive a welcome by the association of Weavers "Pallay Lliqlla".
10:00AM The Ladies of "Pallay Lliqlla" will serve you a rich breakfast based on local foods.
11:00AM - 2pm Palcoyo mountain hike with local guides
2:30PM Return to Chari again where you will eat a delicious meal prepared by the community members and take part in a weaving experience alongside local women.
4:00PM Return to Cusco, where you will arrive at approximately 6:30PM.
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CBC Tupay
Locally Owned Nonprofit
CBCtupay connects travelers to unique experiences with indigenous communities throughout the Sacred Valley. The tours are a project of Centro Barolomé de las Casas, a nonprofit dedicated to studying and supporting the preservation of Andean cultures. They aim to give visitors a chance to know “authentic Peru” with its very friendly people, the incredible nature of the Southern Peruvian Highlands, and the specialties of the rural areas of Cusco.
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