Cusco: Picnic and torito painting at the Huaypo lagoon

Peru



Discover the magic of Huaypo Lake with a day full of nature, culture, and flavor. Enjoy a gourmet picnic in front of a breathtaking landscape and create your own Pucará bull.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a gourmet picnic in front of the impressive Huaypo Lagoon.
  • Connect with Andean culture by painting your own Pucará bull.
  • Enjoy an experience that combines gastronomy, art, and tradition in one place.

Description

We will begin our experience at 8:00 a.m. with pickup from your hotel in the city of Cusco. From there, we will travel in comfortable tourist transportation for approximately 1 hour until we reach the beautiful Huaypo Lagoon, where our team will be waiting for you. Upon arrival, you will immerse yourself in an experience designed to connect with nature, relax, and enjoy an exquisite outdoor dining experience. In this unique setting, you will enjoy a gourmet picnic prepared especially by our team, which includes a careful selection of fresh and healthy dishes made with the highest quality local ingredients. All this while contemplating the serenity of the lagoon and its imposing Andean landscapes. Before lunch, you will take part in an enriching cultural activity: a Pucará bull painting workshop. For approximately two hours, you will learn about the symbolic meaning of these traditional ceramic figures and have the opportunity to paint your own bull using acrylic paints and brushes, taking home a unique and personalized souvenir. At the end of the workshop and after enjoying this culinary and cultural experience, we will begin our return to Cusco, culminating a day full of flavor, art, and nature. Finally, you will return to the city of Cusco between 1:00 pm.

Includes

Picnic lunch prepared with fresh, local ingredients. • Hot drinks (herbal teas only) • Cold drinks (wine, water, and beer) • Painting of the pukara toritos • Aprons for painting the toritos • Acrylic paints and brushes. • Entry to the Huaypo Lagoon

Important Information

  • Outdoor activity, subject to weather conditions. No previous experience is required for the workshop. Suitable for all ages (children accompanied by adults). Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when booking.

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