Parque de la Papa
A highland eco-park in Peru celebrating and preserving over a thousand varieties of potato and indigenous Quechua culture.

📜 Community-run eco-park in Cusco's Sacred Valley in the Andes mountains, dedicated to preserving agricultural biodiversity and indigenous Quechua culture.
🔍 Home to 1,300 different varieties of potato on 6,000 hectares of sustainable farms.

Why Go

🥔 Discover unique potato varieties and agricultural practices🤝 Experience vibrant Quechua traditions and cultural immersion🚶‍♀️ Guided hikes through stunning Andean landscapes🍲 Sample traditional Andean cuisine and culinary workshops🌿 Learn about medicinal teas, cosmetics, and textiles🦅 Observe diverse bird species and wildlife

Why Avoid

⚠️ High altitude (over 12,000 feet) may be challenging for some🚫 Visits and guided tours require prior booking

Tips

🎒 Bring necessary supplies as services are limited in remote areas📸 Respect Indigenous customs and photography restrictions in certain areas📞 Contact pdp@andes.org.pe or jhon@andes.org.pe to arrange your guided visit.

🅿️ Facilities🚻 Restrooms, visitor center, restaurant facilities.

🏡 AccommodationHomestays with local families available.

♿ AccessibilityAssistance offered for uneven terrain and steep slopes.

🅿️ ParkingEasily accessible by taxi or private tour bus from Pisaq or Cusco.

🕒 HoursDaily, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (by prior arrangement, hours may vary by season).

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