Duration: 7-9 hours
$70.00
Nanduti "spider web" lace
Artisan Appreciation - Golden Circuit
Activities
Culture, Artisan Crafts
Highlights
Visit the home workshops of artisans to see a demonstration, learn about the cultural value of each of these crafts, as well as an overview about the materials and techniques utilized.
Travel plan may vary based on weather and artisan availability:
- Hand-crafted ceramics, Tobati
- Mask carver, Tobati
- Nanduti weaver, Pirayu
- Nanduti shops, Itagua
Optional:
- Paint your own mask! ($15 per mask)
- Climb a beautiful hill near the mask-makers house (15 minutes to the peak)
Description
This day tour will take you to places you won’t find in any guidebook - to the homes and workshops of local artisans who have maintained folk art traditions passed down to them through generations.
You will learn about the historical context and cultural value of the crafts, as well as the simple (low tech), yet sophisticated, techniques used to create these iconic Paraguayan crafts. Travelers find that being invited to a local Paraguayan's home and having personal interactions with the artisans and their family members is a highlight of their trip.
We will also visit shops and galleries that offer a perspective on the full breadth of styles that encompass Paraguayan art and popular crafts.
If you are interested and weather permits, we can hike through the woods and climb Cerro Arco hill; reach in the peak in only 10-15 minutes to enjoy a beautiful view!
Departure Time: 8:00am
Meeting point: Hotel pickup
Duration: 7-8 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Inclusions/Exclusions
✓ Tour guide or host: languages Spanish, English
✓ Transportation: air-conditioned vehicle
✓ Artisans Demonstrations: artisans are fairly compensated
✓ Water
x Lunch: Home-made lunch at the artisan's house (gnocchi with salad or similar)
x Craft purchases (optional): Mask for painting $15, other craft items can be purchased directly from the artisans
x Gratuities
Recommendations:
Comfortable shoes and clothing, insect repellent, camera
Options available:
- SemiPrivate tour (8 people max)
$80 - $325 per person
- Private tour (for yourself or your party)
$500 - $700
We recommend only selecting a private tour if you absolutely want a tour only for your group, guaranteed.
Due to the relatively low volume of tourism in Paraguay, more than 80% of our SemiPrivate tour departures are single party. In fact, it is rare we encounter other tourists throughout the day, allowing you to enjoy an authentic and immersive experience like a local with deep insights into Paraguayan culture!
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