What to expect

Start in town and include Wayku deliberately. The Kichwa community is not an open-air museum: people live and work here. Weaving and pottery offer better conversation starters than a quick photograph. Ask where you can see the work and whether a maker has time to explain it.

How it fits into a journey

Give Lamas its own outing from Tarapoto and allow time for a meal. Count on demonstrations only when specifically arranged.

Places to stay in Lamas

Compare the locations of places to stay in and around Lamas.

Where is it?

Lamas and the surrounding area.

Practical answers

Do I need to book a performance?

No. A walk and a conversation at an open workshop may suit you. Ask exactly what a visit involves and who organises it.

Can I buy crafts here?

Ask the maker about materials and technique. Choose something for the work itself, rather than simply because it is presented as a souvenir.