Ayacucho Arts & Crafts Tour
Ayacucho Arts & Crafts Tour
At 9 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Lima and drive southbound to the Lurín Valley.
On the way, we'll pass through Pantanos de la Villa, a wetlands area home to migratory birds. We'll then arrive in Lurín, one of the districts in the province of Lima. A large proportion of the population is from the city of Ayacucho, and many arrived in the 80s after fleeing from terrorism.
Since its founding in the 16th century, Ayacucho has been characterised by its rich expressions of popular art. Due to this, Ayacucho is considered the capital of Peruvian handicrafts. These techniques have been imported to the Lurín Valley through immigrants, thus establishing a community rich in culture and tradition.
We'll visit two traditional pottery workshops, where we'll see the craftsmen working on different aspects of the clay statuettes. Next, we'll see a loom and be shown how tapestries, embroidery and belts with natural fibres are made.
Afterwards, we'll eat a typical Creole two-course lunch accompanied by a drink. You'll be able to choose between a starter or salad, potatoes or beans with corn and a main course of rice with chicken, aji de gallina (a type of chicken stew) or beans with meat.
Once we've eaten lunch, we'll return to Lima and drop you back at your hotel at 3 pm.
Pick up
This tour includes pick up from the following areas in Lima: city centre, Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro. If your accommodation is located somewhere else, we'll get in touch to confirm an alternative meeting point.
More Information
Duration
6 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transport by minibus.
English speaking guide.
Lunch.
Tickets.
When to book?
You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Paid wheelchair loan service available. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Lima Mentor
Corporate name: Lima Mentor SAC
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
