Manos De La Comunidad
Peru
Immerse yourself further in the local culture by seeing how the natives practice weaving and the skills they use to produce textiles.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Manos de la Comunidad, or the Hands of the Community, an extraordinary sanctuary nestled in the spectacular Peruvian Highlands. As a scholar of Andean history and culture, I am thrilled to guide you through this vital…
Listen in the app2The Condor Habitat and Avian Enclosure
As we step through the main entrance of Manos de la Comunidad, our first point of focus is the avian enclosure, home to one of the most revered creatures in the entire Andean cosmology: the majestic Condor. As you observe these…
Listen in the app3The Llama Enclosures and Historical Context
Following the pathway from the avian exhibits, we now arrive at the primary grazing enclosures dedicated to the largest of the South American camelids: the llama. As you approach the wooden fencing, you will likely be greeted by…
Listen in the app4The Alpaca Feeding Pastures
Leaving the realm of the llamas, we step into the adjacent, slightly lower pasture, which is the dedicated domain of the alpacas. While they may initially appear quite similar to their larger cousins, a closer, analytical…
Listen in the app5The Wild Camelids: Guanacos and Vicuñas
We now transition to a more heavily secured and expansive zone of the sanctuary, meticulously designed to house the untamed relatives of the llamas and alpacas. This area belongs to the guanacos and the vicuñas. …
Listen in the app6The Nursery and The Escaped Babies
Just past the wild camelid enclosures, we arrive at what is undeniably the most charming sector of Manos de la Comunidad, the nursery area. This specialized zone is dedicated to the care and observation of the youngest members of…
Listen in the app7The Wool Educational Kiosk
Moving along the designated pathway, we step under the shade of a rustic, open-air structure known as the Wool Educational Kiosk. Here, the sanctuary's deeply knowledgeable guides provide crucial insights into the agricultural…
Listen in the app8The Weaving Demonstration Courtyard
We now arrive at a vibrant, sunlit courtyard dedicated to the ancient, meticulous art of Andean weaving. Here, seated gracefully on the earth, you will observe local indigenous women actively demonstrating the traditional…
Listen in the app9The Authentic Textile Boutique
Our final designated stop on this walking tour brings us into the sanctuary's Authentic Textile Boutique, a warm, inviting space where the fruits of the weavers' immense labor are displayed for acquisition. After witnessing the…
Listen in the app10Closing
As our comprehensive tour of Manos de la Comunidad concludes, let us take a moment to pause near the exit gates and reflect upon the incredible interconnectedness we have witnessed today. We began our journey by examining the…
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What is Manos De La Comunidad?
Manos De La Comunidad is a place in Peru with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Peru |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -13.5376, -71.9565 |
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