Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 22-8117;
www.textilescusco.org
; Av El Sol 603A; 7:30am-8:30pm Mon-Sat,
8:30am-8:30pm Sun)
This nonprofit organization, founded in 1996, promotes the survival
of traditional weaving. You may be able to catch a shop-floor demonstration illustrating
different weaving techniques in all their finger-twisting complexity. Products for sale are
high end.
Inkakunaq Ruwaynin
( 26-0942;
www.tejidosandinos.com
; inside CBC, Tullumayo 274; 9am-7pm)
This
weaving cooperative with quality goods is run by 12 mountain communities from Cuzco
and Apurimac; it's at the far end of the inner courtyard. There's also an online catalog.
HANDICRAFTS
Casa Ecológica
( 25-5646;
www.casaecologicacusco.com
; Triunfo 393; 9am-9pm Mon-Sun)
Hand-
made textiles from 29 communities as far away as Ausangate, plus homemade jams and
essential oils.
HANDICRAFTS
Markets
Mercado San Pedro
( Plazoleta San Pedro)
Cuzco's central market is a must-see. Pig heads for
caldo
(soup),
frogs (to enhance sexual performance), vats of fruit juice, roast
lechón
(suckling pig) and
tamales are just a few of the foods on offer. Around the edges are typical clothes, spells,
incense and other random products to keep you entertained for hours.
MARKET
Mercado Modelo de Huanchac
( cnr Avs Garcilaso & Huascar).
Less touristy and just as interesting, Huanchac is the loc-
al destination of choice for breakfast the morning after, specializing in the two hangover
staples - jolting acid ceviche and greasy
chicharrones
.
MARKET
El Molino
MARKET
