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Cusco Shanty Towns: Half-Day Alternative Tour in Cusco

About this experience

This is great way to Experience Cusco, off the beaten path, where we show you the reality of Cusco families living outsides of Cusco downtown, you stop by their houses and working areas, talk and interact with them, mainly is a conversation with the local and understand the living style here and the problems they can have when they migrate from the countryside to the city.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr

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Cusco Shanty Towns: Half-Day Alternative Tour in Cusco
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Visit of the Supplier local Market of Vinocanchon
  • Local food and snacks during the visit.
  • Professional staff who speaks English and spanish and local language called quechua
  • Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel

Not included

  • Souvenirs
  • Tipping

Itinerary and highlights

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.

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.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • CrossoverPeru Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 51+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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