Take a beautiful drive ascending nearly 1,000m from Ollantaytombo to the upper Andean community of Patacancha or Huilloc. Learn about weaving and its significance in Andean culture, see a demonstration of the entire process, then learn to weave for yourself!
Your visit will directly support the non-profit organization Awamaki in its mission to empower local Andean women to improve the lives of their families and communities.
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Explore the local Panacancha or Huilloc communities
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Learn about the rich history of weaving in Andean culture
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Create your own pulsera (bracelet) to take home
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Enjoy a wonderfully cooked meal with your local host
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Awamaki
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Explore Ollantaytambo and its surrounding villages and get to know the people that live there with authentic cultural experiences you can’t find anywhere else. You can take a variety of cultural tours and artisan workshops that will bring you off the beaten t
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The trip begins in Ollantaytambo, where you will then experience a picturesque drive to the communities of either Patacancha or Huilloc.
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$75/person
Speaks: Spanish, Other Local Language and English