Xapiri Ground
Xapiri Ground
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Xapiri Ground is a contemporary art house and café that powers the autonomy and perpetuation of Peruvian Indigenous communities’ life-ways and cultural traditions through equitable cross-cultural exchange, inquiry, collaboration, skill share, and special projects.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Lorenzo I. B
3 contributions
Feb 2020
I bumped into Xapiri by pure chance, walking around Cuzco. I was immediately attracted by the incredible quality of the ceramics displayed in the shop-window. A whole amazing collection of artworks awaited me on the inside. Last but not least, the whole Xapiri project, and what they are doing for native communities is amazing! Definitely worth a visit.
Written March 4, 2020
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Shawn W
32 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Xapiri holds Cusco’s (and some of Peru’s) most diverse collection of indigenous art. Rich in color, texture and tradition this space is vibrant and alive with amazing works of art. Be sure to check them out!
Written March 19, 2020
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Elizabeth Noel
2 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
Beautiful traditional amazonian art! Amazing coffee, tea and cocktails! Intended to stay for an hour, ended up staying for 5 hours because we befriended the staff. I'm really grateful to have had such a wonderful experience with excellent people, and I learned so much about the amazonian tribes that they're working with. The sound room they built is a really wonderful and unique experience, and is an awesome representation of the sounds of the Amazon. Xapiri is a must go if you're in Cusco!
Written April 5, 2021
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Christian M
Copenhagen, Denmark5,920 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Tangy coffee is trendy these days. New generations prefer the tangy taste over the smoother one that was common a few years ago.
Sorry, but my taste buds dislike the flavor. I am generally quite fond of Xapiri's artistically idealistic little experience spots, but I don't like the coffee. The beautiful handmade cups weren't fantastic to drink from either.
Xapiri Ground caters to a younger, affluent audience, and that's fine. We find the coffee a bit pricey considering we're not crazy about the taste.
Sorry, but my taste buds dislike the flavor. I am generally quite fond of Xapiri's artistically idealistic little experience spots, but I don't like the coffee. The beautiful handmade cups weren't fantastic to drink from either.
Xapiri Ground caters to a younger, affluent audience, and that's fine. We find the coffee a bit pricey considering we're not crazy about the taste.
Written February 2, 2024
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vastvc
Poulsbo, WA35 contributions
Sep 2022
My wife and I are interested in authentic, locally made, artisan crafts when we travel, rather than the run-of the-mill souvenirs found in many tourist shops. Xapiri didn't disappoint!
The crafts are beautiful, and the staff incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. We returned multiple times to purchase gifts for ourselves and family, and to just browse the intricate arts.
The shop's mission is to promote, and help support the culture, of the indigenous tribes living in the Amazon. They have an extensive library, and many videos, on the people, areas and the making of particular crafts. Think fair trade when much of the profits are returned to the artisans and local communities.
We purchased a fishing net, a painting, a maraca and a clay 'Tapir' figurine. All beautiful!
We spoke mostly with Maria, a university student who is in her last semester of earning a degree in Archeology. She couldn't have been more gracious in answering all our questions about the items and how best to package them to either pack in our luggage or have shipped.
What a wonderful experience! Highly recommended!!
The crafts are beautiful, and the staff incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. We returned multiple times to purchase gifts for ourselves and family, and to just browse the intricate arts.
The shop's mission is to promote, and help support the culture, of the indigenous tribes living in the Amazon. They have an extensive library, and many videos, on the people, areas and the making of particular crafts. Think fair trade when much of the profits are returned to the artisans and local communities.
We purchased a fishing net, a painting, a maraca and a clay 'Tapir' figurine. All beautiful!
We spoke mostly with Maria, a university student who is in her last semester of earning a degree in Archeology. She couldn't have been more gracious in answering all our questions about the items and how best to package them to either pack in our luggage or have shipped.
What a wonderful experience! Highly recommended!!
Written October 6, 2022
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Matvl
5,589 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
This is a fabulous store. A lovely courtyard area for a great coffee and then areas with contemporary Amazonian art and a section of refined Amazonian craft items that are lovely. Far less the mass produced items; with some magnificent pieces. Staff were great and very engaging and knowledgeable about the communities and the products represented. It’s been our favourite store in Peru.
Written August 13, 2022
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Rachel C
37 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Xapiri was hands down my favorite coffee shop in Cusco (and I went to a LOT of them in our week there). My husband and I ended up spending two hours there, taking in the fascinating art and enjoying our drinks (he had a cortado and I had an oat milk latte). The ambiance is unbeatable, with plenty of natural light and lush greenery, and the baristas were all wonderful. Definitely carve out some time to soak in the setting and gallery!
Written March 20, 2022
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Francesca B
Wellington, New Zealand36 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
Absolutely stunning works of art and pieces of jewellery from the Amazon. Practical items like bags as well, very unique and one-of-a-kind. The concept of helping indigenous people gave birth to the store and the wonderful items for purchase were a result of all the hard work.
Written April 4, 2020
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Edher C
4 contributions
Aug 2021
I did loved from the first time I came, its a pretty chill place to have a coffee, snack, dessert and work. They also have another products. Its a cool cultural center, the staff is very knowledgeable and they love what they do.
I do like the style of the place, is very welcoming and nice, its feels like a very comfy experience.
Definitely a MUST if you are in San Blas, and its very close to the main square.
I do like the style of the place, is very welcoming and nice, its feels like a very comfy experience.
Definitely a MUST if you are in San Blas, and its very close to the main square.
Written August 6, 2021
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Alana M
3 contributions
Mar 2021 • Solo
Beautiful cafe that captures the Amazonian peoples culture and art. Serves as an ally to the tribes and does its best to share their creations and knowledge with the world. Highly recommended for a quick coffee, tea, or snack.
Written March 20, 2021
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