• Comunidad Shipibo Conibo Cantagallo - Visit Cantagallo, the neighborhood where the Shipibo-Konibo community established themselves many years ago. The drive takes about 45 minutes, traffic permitting, and the lively streets of Lima will keep you entertained along the way.

Meet various members of this urban indigenous community and delve into their culture, traditions, and recent history. Discover how these resilient Shipibo artisans are striving to preserve their traditions and sustain their cultural heritage. Despite facing challenges and starting anew, they have successfully advanced by showcasing and teaching their art. This includes not only traditional Shipibo textiles and crafts but also contemporary Shipibo fashion.

• Comunidad Shipibo Conibo Cantagallo - The distinctive Shipibo style, which forms the basis of their art, crafts, and indigenous culture, is known as Kené. Recognized as a National Cultural Heritage in 2008, Kené features geometric patterns painted or embroidered on the face, body, ceramics, or textiles. These designs symbolize energy or a positive force and can be expressed through embroidery, painting, jewelry, and body painting.

You will have the opportunity to try some of these techniques yourself, accompanied by Ikaro singing, which are medicine songs typically performed by shamans during healing ceremonies. Despite residing in the bustling city, they maintain a deep spiritual connection, like all indigenous people.

• Private transportation
• Proceeds from this tour benefit the Shipibo families and artists visited
• Pick-up and drop-off
• Shipibo art workshop

This unique Lima experience offers a delightful blend of fun, education, and authentic Peruvian culture. It’s ideal for those seeking a break from archaeology and architecture while still wanting to delve deeper into Peru’s cultural diversity. This Lima tour and cultural exchange takes participants to an urban community of the Shipibo-Konibo, an indigenous Amazonian group. The Shipibo are renowned in Peru for their distinctive art and handicrafts, particularly their popular textiles.

Throughout the tour, participants will gain insights into Shipibo art, culture, traditions, and their fascinating yet often tragic history, along with their ongoing efforts to preserve their heritage. Guests will have the opportunity to engage with a host family and experience Shipibo techniques firsthand. For those who prefer observing, that’s perfectly acceptable too!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.