Native Village & Castle Tour + Cultural Expedition
ID: GYG798124-1274792
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
On this tour to Lamas you will be able to discover some of the most important cultural and folkloric attractions in the entire Tarapoto area.
Explore the authentic culture and traditions of Lamas, a native village in the Peruvian Amazon. This cultural expedition takes you to Lamas, where you'll delve into the local way of life, art, and craft. Witness the remarkable handiwork of the locals, including their intricate pottery and vibrant textiles. Your journey will also lead you to the historic Lamas Castle, where you can unravel stories of ancient Indigenous communities.
Itinerary:
At the beginning of the tour, we will pick you up starting at 3 pm to go to the folklore capital of San Martín, Lamas.
• In the city, we will visit its main square where we will learn part of its history.
• Later, we will go to the indigenous museum where we will learn about part of the customs and traditions of the Waykus, the native community of the city.
• At the end we will go to see the popular Lamas castle, the picturesque medieval castle of Lamas, a unique place in the entire Amazon as it is built and decorated like a medieval European fortress. We will take a tour of its interior and we will discover some details that explain the reason for this unique construction.
• Finally, we will visit the Wayku neighborhood and its indigenous community. There we can discover their ancestral culture and acquire some of their traditional crafts in the market in the neighborhood square.
Then around 6:30 we will return to Tarapoto and drop you off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Explore Lamas village.
- Discover vibrant pottery.
- Visit Lamas Castle.
- Experience indigenous traditions.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
At least 02 passengers are required for departure. If you're traveling alone, please inquire about the possibility of joining an existing group or private tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
