enes +51 984 746 602     +51 984 167 395 info@machupicchulife.com
enes +51 984 746 602     +51 984 167 395 info@machupicchulife.com
Contact us

    Save To Wish List

    Adding item to wishlist requires an account

    1862

    Why Book With Us?

    • No-hassle best price guarantee
    • Customer care available 24/7
    • Hand-picked Tours & Activities
    • Free Travel Insureance

    Get a Question?

    Do not hesitage to give us a call. We are an expert team and we are happy to talk to you.

    +51 984 746 602

    info@machupicchulife.com

    DetailsItineraryPhotos

    Community Tourism in the Potato Park

    0

    Community Tourism in the Potato Park

    Delve into the heart of the Sacred Valley and discover a place where the potato is not only food, but also culture, history and life. The Potato Park brings together communities that have inherited and preserved, for centuries, the ancestral knowledge about the cultivation of this Andean treasure. Here you will find more than a thousand varieties of native potatoes, learn about their importance in the Andean cosmovision and enjoy unique experiences that combine agricultural tradition, gastronomy and natural medicine. A visit that connects the land with your senses and leaves a mark on your memory.

    Includes

    • Welcome from the community.
    • Guided visit to the Azulccocha and Kinsaccochcco lagoons.
    • Tour of the seed bank and interpretation centre of the Potato Park.
    • Tasting of typical gastronomy made with native potatoes.
    • Participation in the preparation and knowledge of Andean medicine.
    • Exhibition and sale of local textiles.
    • Accommodation in the community (according to the programme).
    • Accommodation in the community.
    • Full board during the experience.
    • Accompaniment by local interpreters and specialised guides
    • Tourist orientation provided by the villagers.

    Does not include

    • Service gratuities (optional, voluntary).
    • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Personal expenses (additional snacks, alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, etc.).
    It is recommended to bring:
    • Rainy season: between November and March.
    • Recommended footwear: comfortable trekking shoes or boots.
    • Sun protection: sunscreen is essential.
    • Personal accessories: hat or cap and sunglasses.
    • Clothing: light clothing for the day and warm clothing for the afternoon and evening.
    Itinerary

    Day 1: Community Tourism in the Potato Park

    Welcome by the host community and explanation about the cultural importance of the potato.

    Walk to the Azulccocha and Kinsaccochcco lagoons, surrounded by unique Andean landscapes.

    Tour of the seed bank and visit to the interpretation centre of the Potato Park, where the genetic diversity of the native potato is preserved.

    Tasting of typical gastronomy prepared with native potatoes and local products.

    Demonstration on the preparation of Andean medicine and explanation of its traditional uses.

    Exhibition of local textiles and opportunity to purchase handicrafts from the community.

    Farewell and closing of the experience together with the villagers.

    Photos
    Reference images of experiential tourism

    Related Tours

    Andean Marriage Tour in the Sacred Valley of Cusco

    0

    Ceremony of Offering to the Pachamama in Chinchero

    0
    5 travellers are considering this tour right now!