Preparing the pachamanca with the community's families

Andean community — Sacred Valley

Authentic pachamanca

Preparing and tasting an ancestral dish cooked underground, alongside the community's families. A culinary ritual passed down through generations, to experience hands in the earth rather than as a mere spectator.

2 hours — Expert guide

Inca weaving & ancestral techniques

Private demonstration on a traditional loom: fiber selection, natural dyes, symbolic patterns. An Andean textile craft rarely shown to passing visitors.

Itinerary

One experience, four moments.

Private weaving, pachamanca preparation, a traditional lunch shared with the community, and an offering to the Pachamama at a viewpoint over the Sacred Valley — typical drinks included.

Moment 1

Inca weaving

Private 2h demonstration with an expert guide: spinning techniques, dyes and Andean symbols.

Moment 2

Pachamanca

Collective preparation of the ancestral dish cooked underground, with the community's families.

Moment 3

Shared lunch

Full traditional meal in the valley, with typical drinks and exchanges with the community.

Moment 4

Offering to the Pachamama

A walk up to a community viewpoint for a ritual offering to Mother Earth, with panoramic views over the Sacred Valley.

Travelers taking part in building the earthen oven for the pachamanca

Travelers get their own hands in the mud, literally — building the earthen oven before cooking.

Group sharing a ceremonial toast at the community viewpoint

A moment of gratitude shared with the community's families, at a viewpoint over the Sacred Valley.

Pricing

Price structure.

Here, with no detours, exactly what you pay — in Peruvian soles (S/) and US dollars. Subject to change without notice, but always clearly confirmed before booking. 100% of this amount goes directly to the local families and guides who run the agency — no outside intermediary.

General public rates

Full experience (transport included)	S/ 180 · $ 49
Without transport (meeting point)	S/ 120 · $ 32
Student rate (with ID)	S/ 100 · $ 27

Reseller rates (operators only)

Full experience (transport included)	S/ 145 · $ 39
Without transport	S/ 120 · $ 32
Student rate (reseller)	S/ 80 · $ 22

Prices subject to change without notice.

Included (full value)

Private Inca weaving demonstration (2h, expert guide)
Preparation and participation in the authentic pachamanca
Full lunch (pachamanca and traditional drinks)
Cultural exchange and time with the community

Not included

Souvenirs and additional textiles
Special alcoholic drinks
Tips

Customer reviews

What they say.

★★★★★

« Aurelio and his family and friends were a wonderful host. The food was very good and everyone was very kind and knowledgeable. I would recommend this experience to everyone! »

RiataSilver City, New Mexico