Jardin Botanico Katu tika Munaypampa
OUR EXPERIENCES
The Kantu Tika Munaypampa Botanical Garden, located in Sacsayhuamán, will offer regenerative tourism experiences focused on the conservation of native Andean plants, traditional knowledge, and basic scientific research. Visitors will be able to participate in interpretive walks, learn about medicinal and aromatic flora, observe local biodiversity, experience aromatherapy, and take part in native plant propagation and planting activities.
Travelers will also have the opportunity to explore the nursery and conservation processes, engage with specialists and local communities, and participate directly in ecological restoration activities. Volunteer opportunities will be available in areas such as nursery work, plant propagation, garden maintenance, biodiversity monitoring, environmental education, research, and community-based restoration initiatives.
ABOUT US
Kantu Tika Munaypampa Botanical Garden, located in Sacsayhuamán, Cusco, is a conservation and research initiative dedicated to protecting native Andean plant species, strengthening ancestral knowledge, and promoting environmental education through regenerative tourism. Our work integrates traditional Andean knowledge with basic scientific research, plant propagation, ecological restoration, and community participation.
Our mission is to conserve and restore Andean biodiversity while creating meaningful learning experiences for visitors and local communities. Our vision is to become a leading center for native plant conservation, research, environmental education, and regenerative tourism in the Andes, contributing to the long-term protection of Cusco’s biocultural heritage.
IMPACT
Our impact focuses on conservation, environmental education, research, and the regeneration of high-Andean ecosystems. To date, approximately 576 people have participated in training sessions and educational activities on medicinal plants, Andean pharmacopoeia, phytotherapy, native fungi, Master Plants, ecological restoration, and ecosystem conservation. We also welcome schools, early childhood groups, university students, and researchers, helping strengthen appreciation of Andean biodiversity and natural heritage.
The garden conserves plant species for scientific research and university theses, while also carrying out basic research and monitoring of plants, birds, and insects. We work with local communities on ecological restoration initiatives by providing seeds and native plant material conserved within the garden.
Visitors can participate in activities ranging from native plant reforestation to plant biosonification, medicinal plant interpretation, and direct engagement with Andean knowledge, prioritizing ecosystem conservation and a deeper relationship between people and the natural environment.
DETAILS
To learn more, contact: jopusavic@gmail.com
What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
7–40
Do you require visitors to pre-book?
Yes
Do you have group rates?
Yes
Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
Yes
What languages do you offer your services in?
English, French
When are you open?
9 am–6 pm
What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
We do not currently offer this service.
