Cusco Shanty Towns: Experience Local Lifestyles Away from Downtown
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Cusco
Experience Cusco in a unique way, away from the usual tourist routes, by visiting the homes and workplaces of local families living on the outskirts of Cusco’s city center. Engage in meaningful conversations with the locals to gain insight into their lifestyle and the challenges they face when migrating from rural areas to the urban environment.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Centro Historico De Cusco - We want to consider this Half day as a great experience with Local people from Cusco instead of a tourist attraction or tour
We will pick you from your hotel around 08:30 am and drive for 20 minutes southeast outside of the Touristic area of Cusco then we will start walking and explore.
While you slowly make your way to the base of the hill, our guide will explain a little about the new urban sectors we are visiting and its developments, the urbanization projects, politics, religion and how we can help in the area. -
Mercado Vinocanchon - Then we will visit one of the local biggest market, the Cusco supplier market called Vinocanchon, where many local people go there work daily with a lot of natural product from the Cusco Region.
We will open cultural exchange and conversation with members of the Neighborhood and local Association (for example about daily life in Cusco, the role of women, migration from the countryside to the city, the socio-political situation of the families, the educational opportunities they have, etc…). There will also be time to hear the personal stories of the members of the community.
After a great experience, we will take you back to the hotel around midday.
What's Included
- Visit of the Supplier local Market of Vinocanchon
- Local food and snacks during the visit
- Professional staff who speaks English, Spanish, and Quechua
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Souvenirs
- Tipping
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Centro Historico De Cusco
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Jc931
Dec 27, 2023
Roland is a genius - Roland is an incredibly capable guide. I would recommend this tour to my friends and others seeking to learn more about Cusco culture.
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