Visiting and sourcing in Peru is one of our most memorable trips to date! The rich history of textiles and ceramics was special to learn about first hand from the artisans that have passed down their skills for many generations.The colors, landscape and culture are truly one of a kind!
— Berkeley & Kelley
Lima
Stay
- Atemporal– Designed beautifully; breakfast and aperitifs were amazing in their garden outback every day!
Do
- Explore the Barranco neighborhood
- Shop til you drop at one of the many local artisan markets
- Pisco sour tasting at the Pisco museum
- Take a visit to Cantagallo, the neighborhood where the Shipibo-Konibo, an indigenous Amazonian people, settled a long time ago. They are known for their beautiful handicraft and textiles.
Cusco
Dine
- Morena Peruvian Kitchen — Incredible vibe and food looking over the historic center
- Ceviche Seafood Kitchen
- Masha Bistro — Wine bar; be sure to chat with the owner, Luis! Incredible wine and local charcuterie
- LIMBUS RESTOBAR — Dinner with a view (work off the calories before hand with steps up to this amazing restaurant overlooking all of Cusco)
- Pachapapa
Do
- Day trip to Pisac (30 min.) to visit the Pisac market and the super quaint town!
- Be sure to pick up all the textiles, pom poms, alpaca pillows of your dreams
- Create your own poncho with Dina (her shop is located outside the market near the square; +51919041054)
- Trip to the outside weaving communities to meet the artisans and feed the alpacas! *Textile Sulca Premium*
- Explore the San blas neighborhood – this is where we would have an apartment 🙂
- Explore the central historical district- totally recommend a local guide (like Fernando!) who can give the incredible history of the area.
Shop
- Cocoliso — We couldn’t help ourselves in this amazing store!!! Everything is made by local artisans and woven from natural fibers – alpaca fur- and natural dyes.
- L’atelier Café Concept
- hilo
- Lamaland
- Concept store