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.
The route of the Achupalla
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.
Dining room, capacity of 60 people.
Distance:
Cusco - Lamay: 38 km (50 min. by car),
Lamay - Janac: 10 km (30 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
