About this experience
Visiting local homes and learning about the guinea pig breeding and corn beer fermentation process is a great introduction to local Andean culture. You will be paying a fee per person and supporting the preservation of culture and these traditional activities that might get lost as they are not economically profitable. Lamay is an authentic village that represents the old style life at the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 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
- Local snack, corn beear and coffee or soft drink at La Base Lamay
Itinerary and highlights
This activity consists in visiting Lamay, a traditional and not touristic village in the
Sacred Valley of the Incas, meet enthusiastic and friendly local people and learn about their lifestyle and traditional business
Arriving at La Base Lamay, we will have a brief interpretation of the
local culture and activities in the village.
Then we will walk through the streets and start with the visit of the Lamay church, one of the oldest temples in the Cusco region dated from the 17th century. Then we will walk to the guinea pig sheds, and discover how a traditional activity has been converted into a local business model. Finally, we will go to the ¨Chicheria¨ or Corn beer brewery, we were local people meet to make a break in between working labour. We will learn about the process of making chicha and have a good time with the local people.
After this spontaneous experience, we will walk back to La Base Lamay for a coffee or a soft drink.
Finally return to your hotel or your next destination.
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Lamay Base
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- La Base Lamay
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Service animals allowed
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