Experiential Tourism in Patacancha
- 2 days / 1 night
- English and Spanish
- Pick up at a hotel in the center of Cusco (6:30 a.m., day 1)
- Flexible cancellation subject to booking conditions
- Respuesta en 24 h
- Small groups (max. 10 people)
Live two days with Quechua families in Willoq and Patacancha: weaving, agriculture, gastronomy and authentic Andean hospitality.
Experience highlights
- Live with Quechua families in Willoq and Patacancha
- Participates in weaving, agriculture and household chores
- Enjoy typical dinner with cultural presentation
- Overnight stay in authentic community accommodation
- Get to know the Sacred Valley from a local perspective
About this experience
Get off the conventional tourist route and live with Quechua communities in the Sacred Valley. In Willoq you will participate in daily activities—herding, weaving, housework—and you will share a typical dinner with a cultural show.
The next day you visit Patacancha, famous for its huayruro weavers and alpaca textiles with exceptional finesse. Overnight stays in local family homes with basic services and genuine warmth.
A transformative experience for those seeking human connection and living culture.
Meeting point
Pick up at a hotel in the center of Cusco (6:30 a.m., day 1)
Your journey, day by day
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Day 1: Cusco – Willoq
Very early in the morning we will pass with your tourist mobility by your respective hotel to go to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will have some time in Ollantaytambo to learn more about its history, after visiting the emblematic town of Ollantaytambo we will go to Willoq where we can have our activity with the residents of the area getting to know their way of life and participating in livestock, agriculture, weaving and housework, tourist lunch, typical dinner with presentation of Prepared show for the residents of Willoq. Overnight in the inhabitants' house (lodging prepared by the inhabitants themselves with basic and clean services).
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Day 2: Willoq – Patacancha – Cusco
Very early in the morning we will have our nutritious breakfast with ingredients from the region prepared by the owners of the houses, visit Patacancha where we will also have a presentation of their products and daily activities, we will be participants in some of the activities in the Patacancha area, such as learning more about the textile industry since their clothing predominates in the colors red and black, which is why they are known as "huayruros", since their clothing remembers the colors of the seeds of good Good luck.
There you also find a community of weavers, women who on average only speak Quechua and like their neighbors, weave wonders: Llicllas, shawls, poncho, bags, blankets, of a fineness that the natural fiber (sheep or alpaca) can give the texture of silk. Lunch at the inhabitants' house. Return to Cusco.
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Day 3: Qollpaquasa – Ututo
We will hike to the small village of Maukachaka and continue walking to the Pampaconas pass and then we will hike down to Ututo where we will camp for the night. Here we will also have the opportunity to do a little fishing.
What's included
A clear overview of what is covered in your trek and what you should arrange separately.
Included in your trek
4 services included
- Tourist transport
- Food (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
- Professional guide
- Accommodation in a resident's house
Not included
Additional expenses to consider
- Primer desayuno
- Ultima cena
- Propina
Important information
- The accommodation is basic but clean; Bring a sleeping bag if you prefer.
- The nights at altitude are cold; pack warm clothes.
- Bring cash to buy textiles directly from the artisans.
- Respect local customs and ask permission before photographing.