Community Tourism in Maras

Community Tourism in Maras: a watercolour village that preserves the essence of the Andes

Maras is a place that seems to have stopped in time. Its streets, full of history and tradition, preserve the rural essence that can be breathed in every corner. The ancient doors carved in stone, the donkey rides through the town and the theatrical performances in Quechua are just a sample of the cultural richness that awaits you in this magical destination.

Here you will not only be a spectator, but part of the community life. You will have the opportunity to enjoy plays that narrate local myths and legends, listen to ancestral tales, learn traditional dances such as the “marinera cusqueña” or the “era cusqueña”, and be part of the Andean music through instrument workshops. You will also be able to discover the creativity of the inhabitants in workshops of panca with corn leaves and in the making of typical hats.

To visit Maras is to open yourself to a world of living traditions, where the culture, the hospitality and the joy of its people will make you feel part of the community and will give you memories that will last a lifetime.

Includes

Accommodation in family homes in the community.
Full board with local products (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Local guide and interpreter.
Plays in Quechua about myths and legends of Maras.
Storytelling sessions with traditional stories.
Dance workshops: era cusqueña, marinera cusqueña and fuga de huayno.
Participation in the Saqsa patronal feast (depending on the season).
Workshops on panca with corn husks.
Workshops for making traditional hats.
Basic education workshops in Quechua.
Workshops on Andean instruments.

Does not include

Food not mentioned.
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 Maras

Welcome in the village of Maras and orientation by local guides.

Donkey ride through the picturesque streets and stone carved gates.

Theatrical presentation in Quechua with myths and legends of Maras.

Storytelling session with traditional stories of the community.

Dance workshops: era cusqueña, marinera cusqueña and fuga de huayno.

Community lunch with local products.

Participation in the Saqsa patron saint festival (in season).

Creative workshop of panca with corn leaves.

Traditional hat making workshop.

Workshop of basic teaching in Quechua.

Workshop on Andean instruments and local music.

Farewell to the community and return to the starting point.

Photos

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