Interpretative Tour Textiles of Chinchero

Summary

Discover the Land of the Rainbow and one of the charming villages near Cusco, located 28 km away in the province of Urubamba. In this place, you will marvel at two beautiful lagoons, Huaypo and Piuray.

Chinchero is famous for its outstanding textile tradition, which originated in 1996 in the Cusco region. In addition to its well-known handicrafts fair, the community keeps its ancestral heritage alive by preserving Quechua as its native language.

At the epicenter of this activity is the Center of Traditional Textiles Cusco, led by Mrs. Nilda Callañaupa, who has spread the textile art of Chinchero worldwide. According to her, “weaving is part of our history and tradition. Each weaving tells its own narrative.

Today, Chinchero is home to 26 Textile Handicraft Centers, managed by the inhabitants themselves. Here, weavers use sheep and alpaca wool, along with natural dyes extracted from plants, roots, mosses and parasites, to make a wide variety of products such as llicllas, chumpis, chullos, bags and more.

Itinerary

Interpretative Tour Textiles of Chinchero

Day 1

The Chinchero Textile Interpretive Tour begins with pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
Then we will drive to Chinchero for approximately 30 minutes.
Once we arrive to the town of Chinchero we will go to the Textile centers where we will be able to appreciate the Textile work of the villagers, besides appreciating the clothing and the peculiar hairstyles of their women.
Continuing with the Interpretative Textile Tour of Chinchero, the villagers in charge will show us step by step the elaboration of their wool, the dyeing of the wool, the spinning techniques and the meaning behind their designs.
At the end of this interesting tour you will be given a time determined by the guide so that you can explore on your own and return to Cusco.

Includes

Pick up from hotel in the historic center of Cusco.

Comfortable and safe round trip transportation.

Professional guide in English and Spanish.

First aid kit, oxygen.

Does not include

Extra expenses

Travel Insurance

Entrance fee to the Archaeological Center of Chinchero.

Extra expenses not mentioned in the Tour.

Recommendations

Do not forget to bring your personal documents: Passport (PAS), National Identity Card (DNI).

Hiking shoes.

Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.

Comfortable clothing.

Small backpack with everything you need.

Water for hydration.

Agua para hidratarse.

Extra money for income in Peruvian soles.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

1.- Where is Chincheros located?

The town of Chinchero is located at 3,754 meters above sea level. It is 28 kilometers from Cuzco, in the province of Urubamba, department of Cuzco.

2.- Should I bring extra water?

Carry a prudent amount of water to avoid dehydration.

3.- How long is the acclimatization period before my trek?

The recommended minimum is 2 days of acclimatization before the tour.

4.- About health and safety?

Participants must inform us before and during the tour about any illness or injury. Although our guides carry first aid kits, it is recommended that you bring your personal medication. In addition, we also suggest that you consult your doctor before booking this tour.

5.- Where to store your belongings?

Any belongings (suitcases and backpacks) that you do not wish to take with you during the tour can be safely left at your accommodation, as they have a luggage storage service. However, if you do not feel comfortable leaving your things there, you can also bring them to our office for storage during the tour.