Visit to the Potato Museum
Explore the incredible biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Andes by visiting the Potato Museum, located in a traditional Quechua community near Pisac in the Sacred Valley.
This immersive tour invites you to discover the world of Peruvian native potatoes. Local farmers, the guardians of ancestral knowledge, guide you through the story of over 4,000 native potato varieties that Peru has gifted to the world.
Walk through the fields where these colorful, nutritious treasures grow, cultivated using traditional techniques. Learn about agroecology, participate in an interactive workshop, and enjoy a delicious lunch made with native ingredients, including a variety of potatoes.
This tour promotes community-based tourism and is perfect for those who are passionate about gastronomy, sustainability, and indigenous culture.
Location
Peru – Cusco
Duration
Full day
Altitude
3,500 msnm
Group Size
2 to 10
Transportation
Private
Difficulty
Moderate
Itinerary
- 8:00 am: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco or Sacred Valley
- Scenic drive to the community of Pampallacta or Chawaytire
- Warm welcome by local families
- Guided walk through native potato fields
- Visit to the Potato Park and Living Museum, curated by the community
- Demonstration of traditional planting, harvesting, and storage methods
- Interactive session on potato varieties, preservation techniques, and seed exchange
- Traditional lunch prepared by the community, featuring multiple potato types
- Optional: weaving demonstration or short nature walk
- Return to your hotel around 4:30–5:00 pm
Include
- Private round-trip transportation
- Professional bilingual guide + local community guide
- Entry to the Potato Museum / Potato Park
- Traditional organic lunch
- All community fees and contributions
- First aid kit
Not Include
- Tips for local hosts
- Personal purchases (weavings, produce, etc.)
- Travel insurance
Recommendation
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Warm jacket or layers (mountain weather changes fast)
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera or notebook for observations
- Respectful attitude and curiosity
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a living museum, meaning it’s operated by indigenous communities who preserve and share their knowledge through storytelling, farming, and real-life experience.
Yes, most visits include the option to purchase directly from the families — a great way to support them!
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