Quishuarani
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Quishuarani

Be part of an authentic experience with families from high Andean communities.

2 days / 1 night
Moderate
3900 m.a.s.l. - 4,400 m.a.s.l.

Trip Overview

Quishuarani is a high Andean community located in the Urubamba mountain range, in the Lares region. This experience offers direct contact with local families, their traditions, and way of life. For two days and one night, travelers live with a local family, participating in activities such as traditional textile making, livestock care, and daily community life. The experience also includes hikes to lagoons and waterfalls, as well as a traditional Andean offering using coca leaves.

Highlights

Family coexistenceTraditional textilesQoyalay LagoonQuishuarani Waterfalls

Includes

  • Round trip transportation from the meeting point
  • Guide
  • Full board
  • Camping
  • Entrance to Hot Springs
  • Entrance to Quishuarani

Not Included

  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal mountain equipment (Poles, footwear, rain cover)

Itinerary

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08:00 AM

We depart from Urubamba by private transport to the community of Quishuarani.

11:00 AM

Arrival.

11:30 AM

Reception by a local family.

12:00 PM

Traditional textile demonstration.

01:00 PM

Lunch.

02:30 PM

Hike to the Quishuarani waterfalls and Qoyalay lagoon with a symbolic offering.

06:00 PM

Return to camp, dinner, and coexistence.

MealsLunch, Dinner
AccommodationCamping

Requirements & What to Bring

To ensure a safe and pleasant experience, make sure you meet these requirements:

  • Hat or cap
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Cash
  • ID or Passport
  • Camera
  • Warm clothing
  • Rain gear
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Small backpack for hikes
  • Sleeping pad
  • Sleeping bag
  • Trekking poles

From

$ 320 USD

per person (minimum two people)

Discounts available from 5 people

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