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Step into a biotech lab in Arequipa and learn the art of dyeing with natural pigments. Create a unique souvenir to take home and enjoy a herbal infusion.

Highlights

• Discover the hidden world of natural pigments and their role in Andean tradition
• Learn how to extract vibrant pigments from plants in a biotech lab
• Design your own piece using the extracted pigments and experiment with blends
• Enjoy a herbal infusion and take photos in the lab before heading home
• Suit up like a scientist and getready to step into a real biotech innovation lab

Description

Begin with an introduction to CILQ Labs, a pioneer biotech lab in Arequipa. Discover the hidden world of natural pigments and their role in Andean traditions and modern science. CILQ is an award-winning research center, recognized internationally and featured in Vogue, Rolling Stone, and Nature Biotechnology for its groundbreaking innovations in sustainability and biodesign. Put on your lab coat and safety gear, and get ready to step into a real biotech innovation lab. Learn how to extract vibrant pigments from plants and explore how these colors can be applied. Design your piece using the extracted pigments. Experiment with blends to make something truly personal. Enjoy a herbal infusion, and take photos in the lab before heading home with your one-of-a-kind souvenir.

Includes

Introduction to CILQ Labs Lab coat and safety gear Hands-on pigment extraction Designing a personal piece Herbal infusion Souvenir to take home

Important Information

• The activity involves working in a lab environment Participants will be handling natural pigments Suitable for adults and children over 15 years Feel free to contact us for any additional questions

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund