At the Pisac Archaeological Park, you will explore a significant Inca city that provides an excellent reference for understanding the organization of pre-Hispanic urban centers. The extensive complex reveals how the Incas designed their cities, combining agricultural terraces, ceremonial spaces, and residential areas, reflecting the importance of Pisac as a major cultural and agricultural center of the Sacred Valley.

At the jewelry workshops of Pisac, you will learn about the local tradition of Andean silverwork that defines the town’s artisan heritage. Local craftsmen create handmade silver jewelry inspired by Inca symbolism, Andean beliefs, and nature. During the visit, you can observe the craftsmanship process, appreciate the fine details of each piece, and choose from a variety of authentic designs that reflect the cultural identity of the Sacred Valley.

At a buffet restaurant in Urubamba, you will enjoy a varied lunch featuring traditional dishes from the Sacred Valley and Andean cuisine. Prepared with fresh local ingredients, the buffet offers a selection of hot dishes, salads, and regional specialties, allowing you to experience the flavors of Peruvian gastronomy in a comfortable setting surrounded by the natural landscapes of Urubamba.

You will visit a remarkably preserved Inca settlement in the Sacred Valley. Discover its stone terraces, ceremonial buildings, and iconic structures like the Temple of the Sun, while learning about Ollantaytambo’s importance as a strategic, religious, and administrative center. This site offers an excellent reference for understanding Inca urban design and architectural mastery before the Spanish conquest.

At the Chinchero Archaeological Complex, you will explore a notable Inca site distinguished by its ceremonial platforms and extensive agricultural terraces. Recognized as a royal estate of the Inca elite, Chinchero showcases the integration of Inca urban design with later colonial structures. The location also offers beautiful views of the Andean highlands, providing insight into the historical and cultural.

Im Textile Interpretation Center tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt traditioneller Handwerkskunst und lernen die alten Techniken des Spinnens, Webens und Färbens von Naturfasern, wie beispielsweise der luxuriösen Alpakawolle, kennen. Erfahrene lokale Kunsthandwerker demonstrieren den komplexen Prozess der Textilherstellung mit natürlichen, pflanzlichen Farbstoffen, die seit Generationen weitergegeben werden. Sie haben die Möglichkeit, ihr Fachwissen hautnah zu erleben und auf Wunsch einzigartige Textilprodukte zu erwerben, die das reiche kulturelle Erbe der Region widerspiegeln.