An Andean Tradition: Knitting with Alpaca
Kate Robertson shares her experiences in the Andean region of Ancash and the story of an Alpaca knitting project she helped get off the ground.
March 1, 2010 | Ancash & Huaraz Guide
Posts Tagged "alpaca"
Poachers return to the southern Andes killing thousands of vicuñas
The silent massacres continue as fur poachers return to the southern Andes. Without mercy they kill and skin the endangered animals for their fur to smuggle to Argentina for sale on international markets. Lack of government protection of wilderness reserves leave locals without help.
Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas and Guanacos
Living on the altiplano – the Andean plateau – are the South American camelids. Llamas and Alpacas found themselves domesticated by humans and have lived this way for as much as 6000 years. Guanacos and Vicuñas on the other hand still exist in the wild and are heavily protected by law. They are all somehow able to thrive on the tough vegetation and harsh extremes in temperatures that we find at these altitudes.
April 21, 2008 | Culture & History
Through the Patapampa
We left Arequipa in the early morning to head to Chivay, a town in the mountainous north of the department of Arequipa and one that is close to the Colca Canyon.
The journey was made interesting by the regular sightings of Vicuñas, Alpacas and Llamas.
October 24, 2006 | Arequipa Guide
Alpaca farmers of Peru trying to compete
This article by the BBC shows the measures the poor Peruvian alpaca farmers of the Puno region are taking, with the help of charities and the French government, to compete with rich countries like Australia, New Zealand and the United States. These are just some of the countries who have purchased the Alpaca animals from the region and are using their greater resources and technology to farm better quality wool.
October 23, 2006 | News
Huancayo
The small industrial town of Huancayo sits in a fertile valley just over the cordillera from Lima.
The plaza is, as ever, full of life. People can bee seen sitting on benches and taking walks while children are chasing pigeons. On one side of the plaza is the old cathedral, opposite is a large indoor market.
April 27, 2006 | Junin & Selva Central Guide
Art in Peru
Dexterous Peruvian artisans hands convert paint, stone, wood, clay and more into unique pieces of highly valued art that are the result of generations of inherited learning. The Peruvian artisans lives and cultures are as varied and colourful as the works they create. Learn more of the marvellous popular art of all of Peru’s regions in this article adapted and translated from LAN Tours.
April 9, 2006 | Culture & History
