Truly amazing artwork. Family owned with a network of other artists. An associate or owner named Jefferson had an amazing amount of knowledge. I found exactly what I was looking for but it had a ding on it. Jefferson having craftsmanship skills himself and all the tools, fixed it up and packaged it for me for travel. No joke, I spent 3 hours walking around looking for a store like this and this was it! If you want the best artisan/craftsman work cusco has to offer , this is the store.
The wonders of Inca construction and engineering - just like a puzzle, the pieces slot in together. Wandering around the streets of Cusco, you'll be delighted with examples of Inca ingenuity.
Gorgeous 5-star hotel in Cusco. A very authentic vibe to it and super luxurious. Delicious and comprehensive breakfast! Friendly staff and fabulous ambiance. They have fireplaces in the rooms - just make sure you get someone to assist and open the flue!
Lot of arts display in this Museo de Arte Precolombino, good place if you wanna understand more about Inca art development.
If you have more time to visit here, you can always use the free audio guide to understand every single piece of art in details
Not a busy spot and a guide is included in the price (tour was about 30 minutes). We were the only two on the tour! :) Pay the extra 5 soles to go to the bell tower, the scenery from up there is stunning! You can't take pics inside, but you can take pics from the bell tower and also in the gardens/courtyard.
Unique building with a fairy-tale history. It used to be Incas' Temple of Sun, is walls covered with gold and garden made of golden flowers and animals. All these golden treasures, of course, were looted and destroyed.
But the massive foundations withstood everything. Now they support Spanish church. This place is symbol of both disruption and continuity.
Breathtaking artwork. I'm an atheist but very spritually moved by these works. I struggle to reconcile the beauty of these places, the wealth of the church and the barbaric acts committed worldwide by the Spanish in the name of Catholicism. Weird huh?
Lovely shop, my partner and I are thrilled that they finally added an online shop! We love visiting them in person and can spend hours fascinating over their precious one of a kind pieces and browsing their unique collection of indigenous artifacts, but as that isn’t possible their website is sufficient for shopping quite a bit of their collection (and reading about their wonderful work in supporting community through these times)
Thank you, Xapiri!
There is a tiny museum inside the store and no picture is allowed. It shows you the detailed description of the Inca textiles technology and history. It is quite informative if you are interested in the local clothes and accessories. There are three Inca ladies waving in the traditional way inside the store. Every products has a label with the maker’s photo, name and details on it. A small to medium sized cloth bag cost approximately 70 USD.
Wonderful market with very affordable prices. I come every day and get a fresh large smoothie and amazing fruit salad for 9 soles (less than $2.50) you can buy great cheese, tons of produce, meat, chocolate, spices, meals, ponchos, sweaters, bags, all number of great things for very cheap here.
Rather surreal place. A round grassy hill is topped by massive stone walls. Amazing is not just size of the stones, but the way the stones are interlocked. They remind us of a puzzle made by some unknown giants. Why such massive walls were needed in this rather benign place is a mystery.
Anyway I would remember this place for rest of my life.
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