Guided Tour at Pisac Potato Park for 8 Hours
Description
Explore Peru's Potato Park for an authentic glimpse into the daily life of the Andean people in the Sacred Valley. Immerse yourself in the agricultural experience, where you will not only learn about the different varieties of potatoes, but also witness the unique way these communities express their gratitude to Pachamama, or Mother Earth.
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Itinerary
We’ll drive for an hour and a half to the Potato Park in the Sacred Valley, where we’ll visit an Andean family that preserves the agricultural and textile traditions of the Inca ancestors. Here, you’ll see many varieties of potatoes and enjoy a walk by the lake to observe traditional farming methods. Before the walk, we’ll prepare a pachamanca, an ancestral dish cooked underground. When we return, lunch will be ready for us to enjoy.
After exploring all its agricultural and textile areas we will have lunch in a local restaurant, where native hands prepare exquisite dishes based on hundreds of varieties of potatoes, after a delicious lunch, we will head to the Inca site of Pisac, which is located 40 minutes by car, in Pisaq we will have enough time to explore this incredible Inca site such as the terraces, the cemetery and the religious sector.
Then we will have the opportunity to visit the Pisac market where you can see jewelry, ceramics, handicrafts and locals selling their products. After the market, we will return to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel, end of the tour to the Peru Potato Park.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our tour guide will pick you up at the scheduled time. You’ll easily recognize them by their company uniform. Please be ready in your hotel lobby—not outside—at the designated time.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.
Reviews(1)
The guide was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Was a fantastic introduction to the Andes
Hello Timothy, Thank you so much for sharing your experience at the Potato Park with Machu Picchu Soul! 🥔🌄 We're absolutely delighted to hear that your guide was knowledgeable and accommodating, our local Cusco guides take great pride in sharing the deep cultural heritage and biodiversity of the Potato Park (Parque de la Papa) with travelers from all over the world. What makes the Potato Park so special is exactly what you experienced: it's a true introduction to the Andes, the ancestral Quechua communities, and the incredible variety of native potatoes that have been cultivated for thousands of years in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Thank you for choosing a local travel agency to discover this hidden gem of Cusco. We'd love to welcome you back for your next Andean adventure, whether it's Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, the Rainbow Mountain, or any other unforgettable journey through Peru. Warm regards Carlos
