Edwin Pizarro

Ayacucho


The retablos (ornamental religious dioramas) from Edwin Pizarro’s workshop in Barrio Belén are highly recommended. He’s renowned locally as one of the best artisans in the business and will personalize his lovingly made creations by adding figures appropriate to the customer.

The workshop is a tough 15-minute walk above central Ayacucho (opposite Templo de Belén) and can be hard to find: a taxi’s not a bad idea.


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