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Shipibo Culture in Lima: Visit to an Urban Amazonian Community
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4 to 5 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English, Spanish
Overview
This off-the-beaten-path Lima experience is fun, educational and very Peruvian. It is perfect for those that need a break from archeology and architecture but still want to learn more about Peruvian culture and its diversity. On this cultural exchange tour, you'll visit a community of the indigenous Shipibo-Konibo, who are originally from the Amazon region. Several moved to Lima decades ago where they settled together and built their own a community.
During the tour, you'll learn more about Shipibo art, culture and traditions, and their inspiring but often tragic history and present situation. You'll also try a delicious and typical Amazonian lunch with our host family and you will of course see and try out some Shipibo techniques yourself. If you’re more of an observer, that’s perfectly fine as well!
What's Included
- Private transportation
- All activities mentioned
- Proceeds from this Lima tour benefit the Shipibo families and artists visited on the tour.
- Traditional Shipibo lunch at a local family’s house
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
10:00 AM
Pickup points
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What To Expect
You’ll head to Cantagallo, the neighborhood where the Shipibo-Konibo settled a long time ago. It is about a 45-minutes drive if the traffic is not too bad but we promise you won’t get bored observing the bustling streets of Lima. You'll meet several members of this urban indigenous community and learn more about their culture, traditions and recent history. You'll hear how these strong Shipibo artisans are fighting to preserve their traditions and keep their culture alive. They struggled and had to start again from the bottom, but they have found a good way to get ahead by showing and teaching their art. Not only the typical Shipibo textiles and handicrafts, but also modern Shipibo fashion.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
The very recognisable Shipibo style, which is the foundation not just of their art and handicrafts but of their indigenous culture is named Kené. It was declared a National Cultural Heritage in 2008 and refers to geometric patterns painted or embroidered on the face or body, ceramics or textiles. The designs of kené represent an energy or a positive force. It can be expressed, among others, through embroidery, painting, jewelry and body painting. You will get the chance to try out some of these techniques yourself. This is accompanied by Ikaro singing, medicine songs usually performed by shamans in healing ceremonies. Like all indigenous, they are very spiritual people, even if they live in the big city now.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Alternative Peru
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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