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Rural Tourism Weaving Workshop.
Today you will be transferred to the town of Ollantaytambo. The tour meets at Plaza de Armas, in front of La Esquina café a 9 am, for a beautiful drive through the Patacancha Valley, lined with Inca terracing, waterfalls and traditional Andean farming practices. The alpine scenery and mountainous terrain are simply exquisite but what makes the tour really special is visiting the Patacancha and Huilloc communities, known for their traditional cultural practices. This tour gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in traditional Andean culture by taking part in a weaving workshop. Upon arriving to Patacancha, you will be given time to explore the quaint village and visit to the Awamaki Weaving Center, where you will get a demonstration of the weaving process, from shearing the wool from the alpaca or sheep, spinning it into yarn on the Andean drop spindle, an explanation of the natural plant dyes, and finally the tools and techniques used to weave the yarn into cloth, and then a wearable garment. During the scheduled, respectful and low-impact Quechua community visits, we hope to educate the responsible traveler about the ancient weaving tradition and Andean indigenous culture. It is a truly fascinating sight to see the textiles come to life in its natural habitat.
After the demonstration, you will get the chance to try weaving yourself. One of the weavers from the women's cooperative will act as your personal teacher to help you create your own bracelet which you can take home as a souvenir. You will then be invited into the weaver's home to enjoy a lovingly prepared home-cooked meal. Our delicious lunch includes a soup and main course. Visitors also have the option of purchasing garments directly from their creators. Don't miss out on this magical opportunity to experience a different way of life!
Before returning to your hotel, since you are already in Ollantaytambo, your guide will take you to visit the ancient Fortress that oversees this quaint town and its Market. Walk through the cobblestone streets and encounter with locals.
Included: Half day Rural Tourism Weaving workshop at Ollantaytambo in group service with private transport and lunch.