The Peruvian Andes are home to the most beautiful camelids and their fiber is considered the finest and most coveted in the world.
In Cusco, on the road to the Sacred Valley, is Awana Kancha, a beautiful textile and South American camelid exhibition center which, in addition to displaying the beauty and benefits of vicuñas, alpacas, llamas and guanacos, presents the products obtained from them through a combination of traditional and modern techniques. This is a true living museum, involving and benefiting several camelid breeding communities in the area.
How to get to Awanacancha?
Route 1
Route 2
Lima - Cusco
1 h 15 min approximately
Cusco - Awana Kancha
35 min approximately
Lima - Cusco
(via Arequipa): 26 h approximately
Cusco - Awana Kancha
35 min approximately
What to do at Awana Kancha?
You can interact with and feed the different species of South American camelids.
Learn about the shearing, spinning, natural dyeing and traditional weaving of camelid fiber.
Purchase high quality textiles at producer prices.
General information
Altitude
3 523 meters above sea level
Climate
Min. 1 ℃/ Max. 20 ℃
Times
8:00-17:30
*Referential times
Price
Dependent on the operator.
Essentials
Camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash.
