Awanacancha

Family

Cusco

Awanacancha located to 45 minutes from Cusco. It is a weaving traditional center which is integrated by the local people who make the typical weaving handmade and by using the natural elements of the area. Also there are the Andean camelid such as: llamas, alpacas, vicunas and guanacos which wools are used for the wool fabric. This site has its own store/market where the handmade souvenirs can be purchased.

  • Overview

    Location:

    Cusco 


    Schedule:

    Private Departures Every Day


    Duration:

    04 hours


    Language:

    Available in English and Spanish


    Minium:

    02 Adults and 1 Child

  • Information

    Information:

    Awanacancha is a project that brings together 14 communities with a total of 420 families. It is the first living museum of the Andes, it is at kilometer 23 of the Cusco-Pisaq highway.


    Originally Awanacancha was an old field that originated for the breeding of camelids: llama, alpaca, vicuna and guanacos. This project was started with the objective of benefiting the associated communities, the people participating in the project are personnel from the surroundings who have great knowledge of the processes of shearing the animals who then proceed with the firing of the obtained wool. In this process the wool is boiled in clay pots, then used to color the plants in the area.


    Finally the obtained wool is used in the elaboration of a variety of garments, such as hats, scarves, blankets, wallets and the popular chullos which represent the people of the mountains of Peru.

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