This tour is a fascinating journey to uncover the ancient wisdom of the Andes in using natural remedies for health and wellness. Discover the rich tradition of natural and herbal medicines that the Incas (pioneers of holistic healing in this region) have perfected over centuries.
Explore the therapeutic benefits of a diverse array of plants that provide quick and effective remedies for various health conditions, including the symptoms of mountain altitude sickness. Key plants featured in this tour include Coca, Muña, Chachacoma, Mint, and Capuli.
This tour is more than a botanical exploration. It is a bridge that will reconnect you with nature and the wisdom of the Andean people, who view plants as kin, believing that everything originates from and is nurtured by one source: Pachamama (Mother Earth). Join this tour and discover a holistic approach to well-being, rooted in tradition and passed down for generations.
Prices are per person in USD, based on group size. We do not have fixed-date group departures. If you do not want to book a private trek, please see our Trekkers Wanted page for a list of open departures within your dates.
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Everyday
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Cusco
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1 Day
Itinerary
Pick from your hotel in Cusco at about 7:00 am
Visit to the Choco Cachona community
Enjoy a traditional breakfast with the people of Couleur Puquio who are believed to
have the gift of healing (also known as Hampiqrunas or Hambirunas) and are called
the people’s doctors. Some of the main produce of the area include quinua, kiwicha,
habas, and maca.
Tour a garden where the owner teaches about her plants and how their different
parts are prepared for food as well as for medicinal purposes.
Learn about the healing properties of traditional plants from an authentic
Hampiruna or Quechuan doctor.
Savor a traditional lunch of Chiri Uchu (literally means cold chili or cold spicy in
Quechua) which is Cusco’s main traditional dish. Dish components may include
seaweed, fish roes, guinea pig, charqui (jerky), morcilla (blood sausage), potatoes,
corn cakes, cheese and rocoto.
End the tour with a leisurely walk to get a panoramic view of Cusco
Return to Cusco by 5:00 pm
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