• From Cajamarca: Porcón Farm, Vicuñas, and Local Crafts
  • From Cajamarca: Porcón Farm, Vicuñas, and Local Crafts
  • From Cajamarca: Porcón Farm, Vicuñas, and Local Crafts
  • From Cajamarca: Porcón Farm, Vicuñas, and Local Crafts

From Cajamarca: Porcón Farm, Vicuñas, and Local Crafts

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ID: GYG1494630-2283156
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Country: Peru

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Visit Porcón Farm, meet artisans from Huambocancha, discover traditional workshops, and observe vicuñas and other species on a cultural and nature tour from Cajamarca.
Discover the culture, crafts, and nature of the Cajamarca countryside on an excursion to Granja Porcón.

The tour begins with a pick-up at your hotel and departure to the Atahualpa Jerusalén Agricultural Cooperative. On the way, you'll stop in Huambocancha, known for its talented stonemasons. There, you can admire impressive sculptures made of granite and marmoline, some of them over two meters tall.

You'll then continue to Granja Porcón, where you'll discover different expressions of local crafts. You'll visit workshops dedicated to woodworking, traditional weaving, and dyeing, and you'll learn about some of the techniques used by local artisans.

You'll also visit the vicuña vantage point and the mini-zoo, where you can observe species representative of Peru's different natural regions. During the tour, you'll also have the opportunity to taste and buy artisanal dairy products.

Enjoy an experience that combines crafts, nature, wildlife, and local traditions, accompanied by an official tour guide.

Highlights

  • You'll depart from Cajamarca for Granja Porcón with pick-up from your hotel.
  • You'll learn about the work of stonemasons and their stone sculptures.
  • You'll visit the traditional wood carving, weaving, and dyeing workshops.
  • You'll see vicuñas from the vantage point and visit the mini zoo.
  • You'll taste artisanal dairy products and have time to shop.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Not available during peak season (Easter, National Holidays, New Year's, and Long Weekends) / Shared Service.
INCLUDED
  • Pick-up at your hotel.
  • Tourist transport.
  • Official tour guide in Spanish.
  • Tourist tickets.
  • Assistance during the excursion.
NOT INCLUDED
  • Travel insurance.
  • Pictures.
  • Snacks and beverages during the tour.
  • Souvenirs, gifts, and personal shopping.

When should I book?

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.


Cancellations

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.