When visiting Cusco, you often want to do something unique and interesting to get to understand and know Peruvian culture better, this can be done. One great way to get hands-on experience, and use your creativity is to make your very own Pucara bull. In collaboration with Totemiq you can learn local art techniques in Cusco and help preserve them for the future.
So why should you do it:
- Learn more about the local culture
- These experiences generally last about 3 hours, so it can slot in perfectly into your time in Cusco.
- A perfect family experience
- Bring home a personalized souvenir that you made
How does it work
This depends on you, at Amazonas Explorer, we can provide a guide and transport if requested, or you can make your own way there and get a local to teach you everything. The experience is available from Monday to Saturday. So you can pick whichever day suits you best.
The aims of the ceramic workshop:
- You get hands-on and learn a mix of traditional and modern techniques with the help of renowned local artists
- You take home a souvenir that is a far cry from the mass-produced, average souvenirs that most go home with
- You help maintain traditional Cusco art techniques which were in danger of being lost
- You help restore pride- both in these techniques, which many previously saw as outdated and in people´s roots
- You help artists to make a living – both by helping them sell their art and by income from the tours
Check out the video here to find out a bit more.
Who should do this experience:
- This experience is perfect for families, as you get to design you own pucara bull which you can take back home with you.
- It is perfect if you have a free morning in Cusco and are looking for something fun to do
- Those of you who are more creative and like to do some arts and crafts
If you would like to check out this experience check it out here.
