Awana Kancha
Awana Kancha
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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melissassm
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada3,184 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
I don’t understand the hype? There was no one here and nothing going on when we were there (a Friday around 2pm). We arrived independently, so perhaps they only do weaving demonstrations for tour buses? A gentleman did come and give my husband and I a handful of grass to feed the llamas and alpacas, which was cool. The textiles for sale were expensive (as expected) but appeared to be high quality. We didn’t purchase anything, and left after about 15 mins.
Written April 23, 2024
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Megencita
Marietta, GA56 contributions
Jul 2016
This was a fun, quick visit to a working non-profit community (of about 300 families, I believe) farm that raises the animals for their wool (and milk), dyes, weaves, and sells the most beautiful tapestries I have ever seen. You can feed the animals, but don't expect them to be lovey-dovey, even if you have food. Either way, they're very cute. You can watch some of the women weaving as well, but ask before you take their picture.
There is no admission fee, but they do request donations. I believe the suggested amount was 15 soles per person.
Tip - don't go with the big tour company that can cost over $75 per person. Take a combi from Cusco or Pisac for 3 soles. Even if you walk through very slowly. The whole tour shouldn't take longer than an hour.
There is no admission fee, but they do request donations. I believe the suggested amount was 15 soles per person.
Tip - don't go with the big tour company that can cost over $75 per person. Take a combi from Cusco or Pisac for 3 soles. Even if you walk through very slowly. The whole tour shouldn't take longer than an hour.
Written July 19, 2016
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Jim_and_Barbie
California657 contributions
Jun 2012 • Family
This place was a lot of fun. We got to see (and feed) many different types of Llamas and Alpacas. There were even a few baby Llamas, which were very cute!
We were on a private tour with our guide from Peru For Less, and we got to go inside the pens to feed the Llamas. I’m not sure if everyone gets to go into the pens, or if it was just because we were there with the guide. In any case, it was a lot of fun. You are very popular with the Llamas when you are holding food!
Llamas spit on you when they aren’t happy. Elsewhere in Peru, my son was the lucky recipient of some Llama spit. However, the Llamas here seemed very comfortable with the visitors, and spitting didn’t seem to be an issue at all.
There were also some interesting cultural displays and demonstrations. Local girls were weaving, and there was a display showing how they dye the yarn. Another exhibit showed many of the countless varieties of potatoes that you can find in Peru. One potato was as big as my son’s head, and we called that the Potato-Head variety, although I don’t think that is the real name. ;-)
Not surprisingly, there were also a few gift shops, which included some really high-end Alpaca items. Overall, the shopping was better down in the Pisac Market, but this place had the really fine quality expensive clothing items that we didn’t see at the market.
Allow enough time to enjoy the animals here, but be sure to save a half a day (at least) for the Pisac Market. We thought the Pisac Market was the best shopping in Peru!
Much of the sight-seeing in the Sacred Valley is related to Inka ruins, so it was nice to see something that didn’t involve piles of old rocks. If you are short of time, don’t hesitate to skip some ruins in order to come here. In my opinion, if you are going to see Machu Picchu, then you can consider all other ruins to be optional. There are other interesting things to see and do, like this Llama/Alpaca farm, and the Moras salt ponds.
We were on a private tour with our guide from Peru For Less, and we got to go inside the pens to feed the Llamas. I’m not sure if everyone gets to go into the pens, or if it was just because we were there with the guide. In any case, it was a lot of fun. You are very popular with the Llamas when you are holding food!
Llamas spit on you when they aren’t happy. Elsewhere in Peru, my son was the lucky recipient of some Llama spit. However, the Llamas here seemed very comfortable with the visitors, and spitting didn’t seem to be an issue at all.
There were also some interesting cultural displays and demonstrations. Local girls were weaving, and there was a display showing how they dye the yarn. Another exhibit showed many of the countless varieties of potatoes that you can find in Peru. One potato was as big as my son’s head, and we called that the Potato-Head variety, although I don’t think that is the real name. ;-)
Not surprisingly, there were also a few gift shops, which included some really high-end Alpaca items. Overall, the shopping was better down in the Pisac Market, but this place had the really fine quality expensive clothing items that we didn’t see at the market.
Allow enough time to enjoy the animals here, but be sure to save a half a day (at least) for the Pisac Market. We thought the Pisac Market was the best shopping in Peru!
Much of the sight-seeing in the Sacred Valley is related to Inka ruins, so it was nice to see something that didn’t involve piles of old rocks. If you are short of time, don’t hesitate to skip some ruins in order to come here. In my opinion, if you are going to see Machu Picchu, then you can consider all other ruins to be optional. There are other interesting things to see and do, like this Llama/Alpaca farm, and the Moras salt ponds.
Written September 3, 2012
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ShashiChi
Chicago, IL96 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
We loved Awana Kancha, one of our first stops in the area upon arrival. Kids and adults loved feeding the llamas, alpacas and vicunas (but, be careful of occasional spitting by naughty animals! Daughter got spit in her eye - yuck!) We really enjoyed taking in the displays of weaving and dyeing and watching the locals demonstrate their work. The shop, as it turns out, was one of the best we were to encounter in Peru entirely if you are interested in buying any textiles...and having looked in both the Sacred Valley and Cusco including at upscale boutiques, I thought the prices were fair! There were also a lot of fun and cute souvenirs to choose from...bit of something for everyone. Loved this place!
Written February 16, 2018
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Jake23
New Jersey6,855 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We were able to see llamas and alpacas and learn about their migration to the Americas. By migration I mean Europeans taking them here but their origins lie in the Middle East. This is a quick stop you can feed and take pictures with the animals as well.
Written June 28, 2017
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jfillmore4
Michigan110 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We love animals so this was high on our list of things to do. It's a lot of fun. You can feed the llamas, alpacas and other animals. Plus, take fun pictures. There are also women in colorful outfits demonstrating their work. We bought a nice Christmas ornament in the gift shop. There are donation boxes near the animals to leave a little something if you wish. The bathroom was clean and had toilet paper.
Written June 25, 2017
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KDJERO
Saint Charles, MO768 contributions
May 2015 • Family
This is a neat place to stop to see different kinds of Alpaca and Llama, plus you get to feed them. They have a small museum, some native weavers and a gift shop which has great quality stuff but the prices are steep.
Written May 31, 2015
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Bonnie K
Jerusalem, Israel329 contributions
Mar 2019
This farm enabled us to see alpacas close up, their different sizes and llamas. There was a demonstration of how weaving was done.There was also a gift shop with items made on the spot, the staff was very hospitable and helpu.
Written February 24, 2020
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CLR
11 contributions
May 2019 • Family
Our guide Rosalio from llamapath took us Awana Kancha and we were very happy he did. We fed llamas, alpacas, etc. There is no entrance fee. They have weaving demonstrations. Our tour guide explained the different types of potatoes and corn. There is a beautiful handcraft store.
Written June 22, 2019
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CatchBooker
New Mills, UK287 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Many Moons ago I visited this charming place on my Tour of Peru and the Amazon (Iquitos) and even though at the time I didn't entirely appreciate it I now look back on it with fondness. I remember it being a lovely sunny day but breezy, you got to feed the Llamas who were/are so docile and lovely with they're big Anime eyes.
The shop at the end had some incredible pieces made of baby Alpaca which were all made by one person by hand and on the Tag it had the name of the person who made it making each item unique and one of a kind, I couldn't afford the $1000 baby Alpaca Poncho which I wanted but bought a baby alpaca table runner for my stepmother for $300 which is still used today, definitely worth visiting.
The shop at the end had some incredible pieces made of baby Alpaca which were all made by one person by hand and on the Tag it had the name of the person who made it making each item unique and one of a kind, I couldn't afford the $1000 baby Alpaca Poncho which I wanted but bought a baby alpaca table runner for my stepmother for $300 which is still used today, definitely worth visiting.
Written February 22, 2018
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I am planning to hire a taxi to go from Cusco to a hotel in Pisac the day I arrive at Cusco. On the way, I'd like to make a short stop at Awana Kancha. How long a wait should I plan for this stop, including listening to some alpaca talk, taking pictures, and shopping for an alpaca product or two? TIA.
Written January 4, 2020
Hello Jelly Fish,
Depending upon your interest, the stop can be between 30 to 45 minutes. Alpacas are good, but they have handful of those for few varieties. Not too much to see. It is good stop though for break and stretch your legs
Written January 5, 2020
Does anyone know the opening hours? How much does a taxi cost from cusco one way? Will it be easy to find a taxi to get back to cusco? Not sure if the taxi will wait until we finish our visit.
Written January 23, 2019
Use taxidatum. I utilized them throughout a two week trip. They’re efficient, timely, but remember, they’re a taxi service, not a personal guide. You can prebook for flight departures/arrivals/hotel pickups etc all from your laptop. Hotels will extort you, but taxidatum will surprise you!
Written January 23, 2019
Do they take credit cards at Awana Kancha?
Written June 24, 2018
Most tourist stops will take credit cards. If you are in a market though they prefer Sol.
Written June 24, 2018
I had never seen anyone ride them. They are not like camels. I have seen someone try to ride an ostrich that was more tame and was not successful. I can’t imagine riding a llama because they are unpredictable.
Written May 9, 2018
Can I ask how do we get there?? which tour company did you use? or did you planned everything on your own? i would like to visit them when Im in Cusco in the summer.
Written April 5, 2018
We booked our tour through Viator and this was part of the tour. You can book one in Cusco or you can get a taxi. It's not that far from Cusco. We went their on our way to Machu Picchu.
I had my tour guide's number. He introduced us to a very nice taxi driver. If I find it I'll send it again. You wouldn't have a problem.
Written April 6, 2018
Hello, are credit cards accepted at Awana Kancha? Thank you!
Written April 4, 2018
We have gone through a travel agency and they have included this as part of our itinerary. We are a little concerned that this will just be a very "touristy" experience and just be a place that is designed to encourage us to buy things. Is this that typically of experience? We typically travel without a lot of structure and are very interested in history. M
Written July 30, 2017
I think it is a bit touristy, but it was fun to see the animals close up. The weaving part was good, and there was no pressure to buy anything. We didn't actually go to the store. And there were good pictures to be had throughout the place. We were happy enough that we stopped here, and we stayed maybe 45 minutes total. We did leave a modest donation.
Written July 30, 2017
hola..queria saber como llego desde cusco hasta awanacancha en transporte publico o algun tranfers etc??? gracias
Written March 19, 2017
Puedes tomar un taxi ida y vuelta hasta el kilómetro 23 carretera Cusco Pisaq
Written April 22, 2018
What transportation have people used to get here and back to near the city plaza in Cusco?
Written October 10, 2016
We took the train. It's a nice ride and they provide drinks and a snack. I think it was called Inca Rail.
Written October 10, 2016
Does anybody know the hours to Awana Kancha?
Written April 8, 2016
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