Indigenous Art Exploration: Shipibo Community in Lima

Explore the vibrant and traditional Shipibo-Konibo community in Lima. Immerse yourself in their indigenous art and discover the meaning behind their ancestral Kene patterns while creating your own artwork with natural Amazonian dyes.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rimac - During the journey to the community, we’ll share basic information to provide more insight into the indigenous communities of Peru. Specifically, we will discuss the Shipibo-Konibo ethnicity. Upon reaching our destination, you’ll witness another social and cultural reality of Lima. After a short walk, we’ll enter the home of one of the residents, a place known for preserving and promoting its traditional Amazonian culture.
    Your participation will be highly interactive; alongside our artist, you will create an indigenous art piece using the same tools and pigments used in the Amazon. After concluding the visit, we’ll take you back to your accommodation, or if you prefer, we can drop you off at Lima’s Plaza Mayor, just 5 minutes away, allowing you to continue exploring the city
What's Included
  • Round-trip taxi service
  • Creative art workshop
  • Bilingual interpreter and tourist guide
Additional Information

This is a unique experience in Lima, filled with art and traditional Amazonian culture. You will be taken to the district of Rímac, where the largest urban indigenous community in the city is located, mostly composed of people from the Shipibo-Konibo ethnicity. This community stands out for its artists and the promotion of their ancestral art. You will be our special guest, entering the home of one of the artists, learning about the meanings of the ancestral Kene, while painting your own canvas with the same natural dyes used in the Amazon.

Location
Parque Kennedy
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lisajp9333me
Jul 18, 2024
An amazing experience! - This visit to the community was an amazing experience! Mila taught all about the culture and history of the community, as well as the different plants used to make their art. Silvia welcomed is into her ho.e where she taught me how to paint their traditional designs. She is also a highly skilled embroiderer and bead worker. I loved her singing. The community was welcoming too!
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Pamela_m
Jun 16, 2024
A day to cherish - It was so interesting to hear about the Amazon communities of the past. So sad that many people like Sylvia have had to leave. The artwork she showed me uses techniques she learned from her mother and grandmother when they all lived together in the Amazon. Techniques using natural materials found in the Amazon. Sylvia's artwork was skillful and beautiful. We worked together on a new piece. I really enjoyed drawing the lines and filling the spaces with symbols representing roads, trees, plants, animals etc.Very relaxing and therapeutic but fun too. A fantastic day that I will always cherish. Thank you so much Sylvia and Mila.
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John_p
Mar 31, 2024
It was a really great... - It was a really great experience with a super friendly host. Thanks !! We are definitely recommending it.
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Brookeszucs
Mar 22, 2024
Unmissable - the community is waiting for your visit ❤️ - Such a wonderful experience! Everyone was so welcoming and excited to have me there as a guest- it was a really unique experience! I really enjoyed learning about the culture in such a hands on way. Silvia invited me into her home where I was able to see her works, meet her family (and cat!) and enjoy a morning of doing art together while Silvia sang her traditional songs. I'm really happy with my artwork, and the pieces I bought from Silvia and her sister to take home. (Make sure to bring your cash so you don't have any regrets about something you'd like to take home!) I had concerns about visiting such a poor part of Lima, as we are always reminded to be careful of our safety. However, I never once felt unsafe in Rimac, as the community was so excited to see that we were here to experience their culture and contribute to maintaining the artists careers. Many people greeted me, even in English, and it was such a nice feeling! I also had many curious children come to watch the art session, which I thought was too cute!! You won't find any other tourists here, so it's really a unique experience. Mila was also great! So helpful and communicative. She worked really hard to accommodate me and make sure I could get the best experience (such as helping me to sort out cash!). You can tell that the artists she works with have a significant amount of trust and respect for her, and she is really connected with the community at large. I was able to follow some mural artists on Instagram as she instantly knew who did each one, and they would all warmly greet her. A really ethical, unique, and enjoyable experience in Lima!
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Gijs1908
Feb 1, 2024
Another side of Lima/Peru - Really liked the experience. It gave insight into the Shipibo culture and art which I otherwise would not get. Mila took us to Wilma, Wilma is very hospitable and a great shipibo artist. A must do if in Lima if you ask me (and my wife)!
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Farah_b
Jan 8, 2024
Phenomenal Artistic Experience - One of the best experiences I had in Peru Lima is very welcoming and friendly I loved how educational she is about this art. For me story telling is very important and Experiencing this amazonian Shipibo art with the story background made the experience phenomenal. Thanks for the beautiful memory
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Seaside762042
Dec 16, 2023
A wonderful and unique experience - This was the best tour that I've ever received, and that's coming from someone who's travelled to a lot of places. Mila and Wilma are very kind, warm-hearted, and will take care of you while you're with them. They are very knowledgeable, and will answer any questions that you may have about their culture as they graciously welcome you into their community, their home, their space. The atmosphere is beautiful, and you will get the opportunity to immerse yourself in the artistic traditions of a beautiful culture. Really, truly, a once-in-a-lifteime opportunity. If you're reading this comment and are considering this tour, take it as a sign that you should book it.
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N3976bmrachell
Dec 5, 2023
Make a new friend in Mila - My friend and I went to the Shipibo community and had a once in a lifetime experience. Mila made us feel safe and welcomed the entire time, and was extremely knowledgeable about the artwork and people of the community. She was a fantastic host, whose passion made the experience even better.
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Markjgrn
Dec 4, 2023
Unique and Unmissable experience - Amazing and unique experience in Lima. Mila was wonderful in all aspects of coordinating and guiding the tour to the Shipibo community. Our time with Wilma and her family was extremely interesting and gave a unique insight into life in this community. Highly recommended for all visitors to Lima looking for more off the beaten track & interactive tours in Lima
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Wandersmiles
Nov 8, 2023
Best authentic tour in Lima - I was looking for an authentic experience in Lima that was unique and exploring new cultures. Meeting Wilma and David, learning about traditional kene art from the Shipbo community and creating our own designs in the workshop was incredible! I can’t rate this your highly enough. A must-do tour in Lima!!
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