Xapiri Ground, Cusco Region, Peru

5vastvc 5:00 PM Oct 5, 2022

Authentic Crafts from Peru's Amazon Region
My wife and I are interested in authentic, locally made, artisan crafts when we travel, rather than the run-of the-mill souvenirs found in many tourist shops. Xapiri didn't disappoint! The crafts are beautiful, and the staff incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. We returned multiple times to purchase gifts for ourselves and family, and to just browse the intricate arts. The shop's mission is to promote, and help support the culture, of the indigenous tribes living in the Amazon. They have an extensive library, and many videos, on the people, areas and the making of particular crafts. Think fair trade when much of the profits are returned to the artisans and local communities. We purchased a fishing net, a painting, a maraca and a clay 'Tapir' figurine. All beautiful! We spoke mostly with Maria, a university student who is in her last semester of earning a degree in Archeology. She couldn't have been more gracious in answering all our questions about the items and how best to package them to either pack in our luggage or have shipped. What a wonderful experience! Highly recommended!!

5Elizabeth Noel 5:00 PM Apr 4, 2021

You must go!
Beautiful traditional amazonian art! Amazing coffee, tea and cocktails! Intended to stay for an hour, ended up staying for 5 hours because we befriended the staff. I'm really grateful to have had such a wonderful experience with excellent people, and I learned so much about the amazonian tribes that they're working with. The sound room they built is a really wonderful and unique experience, and is an awesome representation of the sounds of the Amazon. Xapiri is a must go if you're in Cusco!