An Amazonian House in Lima

This half-day experience is co-hosted by Mila and a female artisan from the Shipibo-Konibo community. Originally from the Peruvian Amazon, these women now live minutes from Lima's historic center in the Rímac district. You'll step into a living Amazonian culture in an urban setting and spend time chatting with an artisan about her culture and art, with the option to participate in an art workshop. Your experience begins with a warm welcome from an artisan in her private home, who will introduce you to the meanings behind her intricate designs. These patterns, known as “kené,” are painted from natural pigments collected from tree bark and plants and are inspired by nature and the life of the Shipibo-Konibo Amazonian people. You'll hear why, over the past 25 years, people from this ethnic group have migrated from the jungle in search of economic opportunities while preserving their traditions, art, and language. If you're feeling creative, you'll be invited to paint with the artisan.

You might be surprised to learn that you can encounter the Indigenous cultures of Amazonian Peru in Lima. This experience offers a rare opportunity to meet a Shipibo-Konibo artisan in the intimate setting of her home. Rather than observing from a distance, you are welcomed as a guest and invited to hear directly from the artist whose hands continue a tradition passed down through generations. The distinctive “kené” designs she practices go beyond household decoration — they are expressions of cosmology, healing knowledge, and the spiritual relationship between people and the rainforest. The Shipibo-Konibo community reflects the broader story of migration, resilience, and cultural continuity in modern Peru. Participation in the workshop supports the preservation of Indigenous knowledge and the livelihoods of families keeping these traditions alive while adapting to life in the city. On the way to the house, Mila will explain the reasons behind the migration and share essential context.

Milagro Campos Llontop, Mila, is a Lima-based cultural guide, artist, and educator with over ten years of experience in heritage interpretation and socially responsible tourism. She studied Drawing and Painting at the National School of Fine Arts of Lima and holds a specialization in Sustainable Tourism. She has worked at several museums and archaeological sites across Lima as a guide and educational program designer and is one of the few official tour guides in the city specializing in Indigenous Folk Art. In 2022, Mila founded an art experience project in collaboration with master women artisans from the Shipibo-Konibo Amazonian community based in Lima. Working directly with the president of the community, the project supports cultural revitalization and generates direct economic income for more than 200 master women artisans. Mila hosts this experience in conjunction with a Shipibo and Spanish-speaking artisan, providing seamless translation and cultural context.

Bottled water. Handicrafts are available for purchase; payments are accepted by credit/debit card and cash (Peruvian Soles). All purchases further support the Shipibo-Konibo women and their families. However, there is no obligation to purchase anything.