Racchi Ayllu Community Visit + Andean Weaving Workshop
Tour Options
When booking, you can choose between two different options, both of which begin at the designated time at kilometer 35 in the community of Racchi Ayllua. Each option includes an English-speaking guide, materials for the weaving workshop, and food for the llamas and alpacas. Plus, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch featuring soup, a traditional main course, and a seasonal fruit drink.
Below, you can see the particularities of each tour option:
Bracelet Workshop (2 Hours and 40 Minutes)
After a warm welcome and a hearty lunch, we'll kick off our visit by interacting with the llamas and alpacas, giving you the chance to feed them and snap some memorable photos! We'll also visit the guinea pig barn, where you'll learn more about the domestication of these fascinating animals.
Next, we’ll participate in a bracelet weaving workshop, where local craftswomen will guide you in creating these beautiful Andean garments. During the workshop, we'll also discuss the social project they run and explore the process of making a textile garment—from obtaining wool from sheep or alpacas to transforming it into yarn and dyeing it with natural elements.
Before wrapping up our incredible experience, you can opt to purchase some hand-woven textiles.
Schedule: every day at 12 noon, 1 pm, and 2 pm
Waist Weaving Workshop (4 Hours)
If you choose this option, we'll begin by feeding the llamas and alpacas while learning about guinea pig domestication. You'll also gain insight into the textile and handicraft processes, as well as the mission to empower single woman in vulnerable situations.
Alongside an expert craftswoman, we'll discuss the dyeing process and continue with hands-on activities, including hand spinning wool, dyeing wool, and waist weaving using sheep and alpaca fibers. At the end of the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to take home the dyed wool and the belt you created. If you'd like, you can also purchase handcrafted items made by the locals.
Depending on the start time you select, we'll begin or end with an outdoor lunch.
Schedule: every day at 9 am and 12 noon.
More Information
Duration
2h 40m - 4h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Included
English–speaking guide
Lunch
Materials for the weaving workshop
Feed for llamas and alpacas
Woven bracelets
When to book?
You can book up until 4 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
Not wheelchair accessible.
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:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The show represents local culture.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Andean Colors
Corporate name: Andean Colors Peru S.A.C.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
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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.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Km 35 in the Racchi Ayllu community
