Cusco: Barter, Huatia and Textiles Cultural Experience

Travel back in time in Acopia. Take part in ancestral bartering with the community, build a traditional huatia, sail in local boats, and master the art of textiles on a unique immersive sightseeing tour.
Leave conventional tourism behind and be part of a route with a profound purpose in the south of Cusco. In the mystical district of Acopia, you'll be welcomed with live Andean music and a restorative muña mate by an authentic community that proudly preserves its Inca customs.
Experience the magic of living history by taking part in the ancient barter system (chalakuy), exchanging basic necessities with local families, a millennia-old practice based on reciprocity. Connect with the land by helping to build an authentic huatia from scratch, a wood-fired oven made of clods of earth where we'll cook native potatoes for our lunch with views of the stunning Acopia Lagoon. The adventure continues as you sail in handmade boats with local fishermen to learn their traditional techniques.
In the afternoon, you'll unleash your creativity in an exclusive workshop with master weavers, who will reveal the secret of dyeing with wild plants and invite you to try the backstrap loom. Let's end the day with a stroll through the colonial streets of Acopia and its historic temple. This Inti Path Tours sightseeing tour is designed for travelers with big hearts; each booking directly supports the economy of one of the most traditional and vulnerable communities in Cusco through fair trade. Make your trip leave a lasting impression!

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.