The Textile Workshop Experience in Cusco Region

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Experience the vibrant Andean textile traditions of Cusco while supporting single mothers. Learn weaving, enjoy cultural exchanges, and contribute to a brighter future for resilient artisans.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This immersive experience allows you to participate actively in every stage of the creation of Peruvian textiles, world famous. You will examine the texture of the wool, clean the fibers and dye them with natural pigments such as plants, insects and minerals. Then talented craftsmen will teach you a knitting technique so you can create your own vibrantly colored bracelet. Complete the experience with a delicious traditional Andean lunch and a fun encounter with friendly alpacas and llamas. Excellent photo opportunities! You can also buy high quality textiles and fun souvenirs in our spacious boutique. Immerse yourself in Peruvian culture in just half a day at ANDEAN COLORS, an excellent option to complement your itinerary.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Abundant Soup
created with the legendary quinoa, corn or wheat of Peru.
MAIN
Delicious Main Dishes (varies by season)
prepared with local ingredients and traditional seasonings. Served with purple chicha, a typical drink of the region.

What You Get

Fresh grass to feed llamas and alpacas during your encounter.
Lunch
Textile Workshop
Carbonated beverages
Soda/Pop
Breakfast
Bottled water

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

At ANDEAN COLORS, you will participate in a complete workshop of Peruvian textiles and create your own bracelet or bookmark with ancient techniques. You can shop at the large boutique, which has a wide range of authentic textiles and fine leather goods. Afterwards, you will taste the flavors of the region with a traditional Andean lunch. Finally, you will enjoy a charming encounter with llamas and alpacas with the Andes Mountains as a beautiful backdrop, perfect for taking pictures.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Andean Colors, Urubamba Cuzco, Peru, PE, 08670

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ANDEAN COLORS is located in the Racchi Aylla Community between Cusco and Urubamba, close to the PE-3S Road at KM 35. 08670, PERU Huayllabamba District
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Amazing view &...
June 16, 2025
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Amazing view & informational workshop! Would 100% recommend, glad I chose this workshop! Got to walk with alpacas which was cool

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Best workshop in Peru
June 16, 2025
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We had the most wonderful time on this workshop. The surroundings are stunning and workshop was really interesting. We learnt so much about caring for the alpacas and llamas, feeding them and takin...read more

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Great experience
June 09, 2025
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Wonderful experience with Andean Colors textile workshop, a hands on learning experience . We learned the process of creating traditional textile making including spinning, cleaning and dyeing. T...read more

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AMAZING!!!
June 03, 2025
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An excellent experience! The instructors were great and the views were amazing. Best views of our trip so far. It was a hands on experience. From picking leaves, to making a dye paste, dying the fa...read more

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An unforgettable and authentic experience
May 30, 2025
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A huge thank you to our host for this magical moment. We learned a lot thanks to clear and exciting explanations, while living every step of the weaving process: from cleaning and dyeing wool (whic...read more

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