The route of the Achupalla

Discover the mysteries and uses of the Achupalla plant. Its spiny leaves appear in the most inhospitable of places on the rocky hills. This plant is a gift to the Yachaqs of Janac Chuquibamba, who employ it in the manufacturing of cookware, rope, bags, tools, fuel and much more.

Location:
JANAC CHUQUIBAMBA COMMUNITY - LAMAY
Length:
4 – 5 hrs.
Altitude:
3,600 masl.
Lodging:
12 Home rural-stays - 24 Beds.
Restaurant:
Dining rooms of home stays, capacity of 15 people.
Dining room, capacity of 60 people.
Distance:
Cusco - Lamay: 38 km (50 min. by car),
Lamay - Janac: 10 km (30 min. by car).
Recommended:
All year.

INCLUDED:
Short hiking with an interpretation of the uses of Achupalla plant
Lunch
Wellcoming with native flowers
local interpreter (Spanish & Quechua)

NOT INCLUDED:
Transportation
Tour guide
National Taxes

iconos Janac Chuquibamba