Full Day - Sacred Valley & Ccaccaccollo (Weaving experience)
Description
Ccaccaccollo is one of those small and scenic towns lost in the Peruvian Andes. There, some 50 families live out of agriculture and textiles. The women do the weaving and the men are in charge of the farm. Women received the transmission from their mother or grandmother, who in turn received it from their mother; and so on. Here we’ll have the great opportunity to attend a talk and demonstration about how the textile is made and have been made for years. But not only to watch but to be involved and make an interpretation of the different styles and shapes on the textiles they made since hundreds of years ago.
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Families live out of agriculture and textiles. The women do the weaving and the men are in charge of the farm. Women received the transmission from their mother or grandmother, who in turn received it from their mother; and so on. Here we’ll have the great opportunity to attend a demonstration about how the textile is made and have been made for years. But not only to watch but to be involved and make an interpretation of the different styles and shapes on the textiles they made since hundreds of years ago. A member of one of the families will tell us in Quechua (translation in English); the best techniques to understand the secrets of traditional iconography. We will observe all the process from the shearing of the wool, spinning, the washing of the wool with natural soap, the collection of plants and flowers used for natural dyeing, for this a local guide will direct us and tell us what plants we will pick up for this purpose and finally we will see the process of weaving clothes.
Afterward, visit the colourful Indian market in Pisac, where you can browse and buy some local souvenirs if desired. Continue driving to the ruins of Pisac, where you can explore the extensive ruins and enjoy stunning views of the valley. Here you will be given a guided tour of the Citadel of Pisac, in which you will see the ruins of temples, homes, altars, carvings, tunnels, caves and the famous Intihuatana. Intihuatana, the place when the sun gets tied, is a religious construction used like a clock to measure when it was the time to celebrate winter solstice - one of the most important celebrations and rituals of the ancient Inca Empire. For those who would prefer to spend more time in the market instead of visiting the ruins, please advise your guide so they can organize a time and place to collect you when returning past the market.
Afterward, it’s time to visit Ollantaytambo. The narrow streets along with their canals have not changed much from the time of the Inca Empire. At the end of the tour, we drop you off at your hotel.
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- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
Edward our guide is very knowledgeable about Peruvian history and culture. All of the people that we met along the way were so friendly and helpful.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Edward’s knowledge of Peruvian history and culture made your experience even more meaningful. It’s also wonderful to know that the people you met along the way contributed to such a positive experience. We’ll be sure to share your lovely words with Edward. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Peru!
This tour was incredible. Learning about the Ccaccaccollo weavers what they do was an highlight and Carlos my guide was kind, taught me a lot and is a great photographer to boot!
Thank you for sharing your experience in the Sacred Valley. We are delighted to know that visiting the Ccaccaccollo weavers was such a highlight and that Carlos, with his kindness, knowledge, and even photography skills, made your tour even more special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Peru for more unforgettable experiences.
What a fantastic day travelling through the Sacred Valley with our guide Corina Durann. Her knowledge of the area and its history is amazing and we learned so much from her. The weaving demonstration at Ccaccaccollo was a highlight. It was entertaining and informative and we were shown such hospitality. We bought several things from the huge range of products available at reasonable prices.
Hello, JudithMay2023! Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience traveling through the Sacred Valley with our guide, Corina. We're thrilled to hear that her extensive knowledge of the area and its history added value to your journey, allowing you to learn and appreciate more. The weaving demonstration at Ccaccaccollo sounds like a highlight, providing entertainment and insights into the local culture. We're glad you enjoyed the hospitality and found the range of products available reasonable and appealing. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for more memorable adventures in the future. best Wishes
Ketty Duran is the BEST guide anyone could ever want! She is fun, friendly and SO knowledgeable about the Inca civilization and empire. She made it an incredible experience! I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone!
Dear rosslfulton7, Thank you again for your comment; we are happy Ketty could join you on this trip too! Thank you for recommending Ketty; we will share your comment with her and all the team. Have a great day!
As part of our Machu Picchu 7 day trip we had this tour included. We were able to see women show the traditional techniques of cleaning, weaving and dying the wool, feed the Alpacas and get some tea for a Sole.
Dear ldgp14, Thank you so much for your comment! It's great to know you had a great experience with the team. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Our guide, Rueben, was great. He was informative, funny, and very accommodating. Rueben was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. It was a great experience. Highly recommended!!
Dear 731darylld, Thank you for your kind comment, we are very happy to know you had a great experience with Ruben and the whole team. We will let them know about your kind words, we are sure they will be thrilled! Thank you for recommending us and we hope to see you again in Peru soon!
It was very, very interesting and informative. Ruben, our guide was not only knowledgeable but fun, funny and brought a passion to every presentation. I can’t recommend him enough. He was great!!!!
Dear M9134PKstevep, Thank you for your comment, and for your very kind words to Ruben, we will let him know about them! We are very glad you could experience a wonderful trip with his assistance. Looking forward to welcome you back in Peru soon!
