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.
Includes
- Short hiking with an interpretation of the uses of Achupalla plant
- Local interpreter (Spanish & Quechua)
- Lunch
- Welcoming with native flowers
Not Include
- Transportation
- Tour guide
- National Taxes
Gallery
Tour Details
Location
(Community)
Janac Chuquibamba Community – Lamay
Length
(Experience)
4 – 5 hours
Altitude
(Average)
3 600 m.a.s.l.
Lodging
(Capacity)
12 Home rural-stays – 24 Beds.
Restaurant
(Capacity)
Dining rooms of home stays, capacity of 15 people.
Dining room, capacity of 60 people.
Distance
(From Cusco)
Cusco – Lamay: 38 km (50 min. by car),
Lamay – Janac: 10 km (30 min. by car)
Recommended
(Season)
All year.
Food
Enjoy authentic local cuisine.
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Handcraft
Learn craft-making with local artisans.
Housing
Stay in traditional community homes.
