Alcione and her husband Bernardino live in the community of Chichubamba near the village of Urubamba. Urubamba is one of the 4 main towns of the Sacred Valley and is a 1 and a half-hour drive from Cusco city. This couple’s main economic activity is making ceramics. They have a workshop at home where they make their products.
A visit to their workshop is a fun and educational experience. You will learn hands-on how to do some pottery and children just love it! Alcione’s dream is to export her products and to attend international expositions.
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The tour starts in the morning as we make our way to Alcione & Bernardino’s workshop. On arrival, they will give a demonstration of how they produce their beautiful crafts and afterwards they will help you create your own ceramic masterpiece! At the end of the pottery workshop, we take you to visit the artisanal chocolate workshop run by their neighbour Mónica. You can try a delicious cup of hot chocolate with cacao from the Peruvian jungle.
The next stop is to the Inkary Museum. This museum successfully transmits valuable archaeological information to an audience of all ages with simple and educational language. The history of pre-Columbian cultures of the north and south of Peru are presented in a chronological journey that culminates with the Inca empire. The museum offers a delicious lunch made with Andean products typical of the region.
The last stop is to the archaeological site of Pisaq where you will witness the impressive terraces, housing structures and Inca aqueducts atop a beautiful mountain. If your visit falls on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday you can experience the vibrant atmosphere of the local market in Pisaq where a huge variety of Andean textiles and crafts can be found.
We then begin our trip back to Cusco to wrap up the tour.
Prices
2 People
137 USD /per person.
3 People
99 USD /per person
4 People
81 USD /per person
5 People
77 USD /per person
6 People
69 USD /per person
7 People
62 USD /per person
8+ People
58 USD /per person
INCLUDED:
- Transportation from/to the home in Sacred Valley
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fee to the museum and typical lunch
NOT INCLUDED:
- Ceramic and chocolate workshop in Chichubamba 12.50 USD per person directly to pay to Alcione (leader of the activities)
- “Boleto turistico” or BTC is a mandatory entrance fee to access the most important sites of Cusco. The customer has to purchase the Boleto de Turistico at the first site he/she enters in Cusco. The entrance fee for 16 archaeological sites is 130 soles per person or approximately 40 USD and it is valid for 10 days. There is a one 1 or 2 day pass for fewer archaeological sites. The cost is 70 Soles or approximately 20 USD. Children until 9 years old do not pay entrance fees.
WHAT ESSENTIALS SHOULD I BRING?
It is recommended to bring sunglasses, sunscreen with high SPF, moisturizer, and hat, comfortable clothes for the day, cotton shirts, hand sanitizer and camera!