#Red poncho full

Transportation to/from Patacancha from Ollantaytambo.Weaving demonstration, including washing, spinning, and dying wool naturally.Expert Quechua/Spanish/English/Dutch speaking local guide specializing in the Patacancha valley.We bid farewell to our host family and head back down to Ollantaytambo. Our visit concludes with a display of some of the finished products, where you have the opportunity to purchase directly from the weavers (completely optional). We will enjoy an authentic Andean barbeque, called “pachamanca”, where the food is cooked beneath hot stones, covered up, then left to cook before its unearthed and enjoyed. Our hosts will demonstrate the labor of obtaining wool, spinning, dying, and finally creating their beautiful textiles, each unique and personal to the weaver. After a brief introduction, we are immersed into this preserved culture, where Quechua is the spoken language. In approximately 40 minutes we will arrive at the village of Patacancha, and after a short walk we are welcomed by our hosts for the day. You will witness locals wearing their traditional clothing, most of which was woven or made themselves. On the way we will pass the village of Huilloc, also known for its textiles. You will feel the air cool as we gain elevation to 3,785masl / 12,417’. PATACANCHA / HALF DAY In the morning we will pick you up at your hotel, and we begin the ascent up from Ollantaytambo towards the village of Patacancha. This is a very special visit to witness life in the Andes, and not to be missed!

#Red poncho full

Here, the women are master weavers and they will share with you the full process from spinning wool, to dying using all natural plant extracts, to finally masterfully weaving using the backstrap method to create intricate designs that have been passed on through generations. Patacancha is a traditional Andean village about 40 minutes drive from Ollantaytambo. Explore beyond Ollantaytambo and delve deep into Andean culture in this authentic half day tour.