Barrio de Santa Ana
A traditional craft quarter on the southern slope of the old town, home to weaving, retablo and Huamanga stone-carving workshops where you can visit and buy directly.
Barrio Santa Ana sits on a small hill on the south side of the old town and is home to Ayacucho's traditional craftspeople. It is known for wool tapestries, painted retablo boxes and white Huamanga stone carvings. Around the small square are several family workshops, some open to visitors, where you can see looms and dye-making. Works can be bought directly, and the quality and prices are better than at tourist shops. The slope is steep, so it is best to walk about 15 minutes from the Plaza de Armas during the day, or take a taxi.
Opening hours
Workshops open during the day
Nearby sights
- Santa Teresa Church & Monastery
- Mercado Andrés F. Vivanco
- Arco del Triunfo & San Francisco de Asís
- Church of the Company of Jesus, Ayacucho
- Plaza de Armas de Ayacucho
- Mirador de Acuchimay
- Casona Boza y Solís
- Ayacucho Cathedral