You will meet Julio Hancco known to be The Potato King. Peru was the birthplace of potatoes. You can find over 3,000 varieties of native tubers. Julio has dedicated his life to preserving over 350 varieties. With him you will learn the amazing work that goes behind a delicious native potato chip. On the way to Julio's house we will stop in the archaeological site of Ancasmarca and discover how the tale of that place resembles the Noah's Ark story. Since this experience takes you off the grid -there is no internet connection nor phone signal in the community we will visit- we'll need extra time to arrange it so please book at least seven days in advance. This experience is great for curious a...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Roundtrip transportation between Calca and Pampa Corral, farm visit with the Hancco family
Lunch
Snacks
Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Personal Expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
The Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development/ Alianza Andina
Prol. Ucayali No. 417, Calca 08121 - From the Municipality of Calca head 30m west toward Av. Espinar and turn left onto Av. Espinar and walk 50 meters then turn right walk 90m toward Prol. Ucayali and turn right onto Prol. Ucayali. Walk another 130m and you will find the The Andean Alliance .
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Cusco's Potato King
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You will meet Julio Hancco known to be The Potato King. Peru was the birthplace of potatoes. You can find over 3,000 varieties of native tubers. Julio has dedicated his life to preserving over 350 varieties. With him you will learn the amazing work that goes behind a delicious native potato chip. On the way to Julio's house we will stop in the archaeological site of Ancasmarca and discover how the tale of that place resembles the Noah's Ark story. Since this experience takes you off the grid -there is no internet connection nor phone signal in the community we will visit- we'll need extra time to arrange it so please book at least seven days in advance. This experience is great for curious a...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Roundtrip transportation between Calca and Pampa Corral, farm visit with the Hancco family
Lunch
Snacks
Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Personal Expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
The Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development/ Alianza Andina
Prol. Ucayali No. 417, Calca 08121 - From the Municipality of Calca head 30m west toward Av. Espinar and turn left onto Av. Espinar and walk 50 meters then turn right walk 90m toward Prol. Ucayali and turn right onto Prol. Ucayali. Walk another 130m and you will find the The Andean Alliance .
