Community and Experiential Tourism is a way of traveling that allows you to get to know Peru from a different, closer, authentic and sustainable perspective. It is about sharing with local communities that open the doors of their homes, their territories and their cultures to you, and offer your life experiences that enrich your trip and your vision of the world.

Community and Experiential Tourism is based on mutual respect, solidarity, exchange and learning between travelers and hosts. Travelers can participate in the daily activities of the communities, such as agriculture, fishing, crafts, cooking, festivals and ceremonies. Hosts can show their natural and cultural heritage, their traditions, their knowledge and their values.

Community and Experiential Tourism contributes to the local development of communities, generating economic income, improving quality of life, strengthening identity, conserving the environment and promoting social inclusion. In addition, it contributes to the development of national tourism, diversifying the offer, improving competitiveness, promoting innovation and promoting social responsibility.

Community and Experiential Tourism is developed in the four natural regions of Peru: the coast, the mountains, the jungle and the islands. Each one has its own characteristics, attractions and challenges. Some examples of Community and Experiential Tourism destinations are:

-The Potato Park
It is a Biocultural Territory dedicated to the conservation of biological and cultural diversity in the Andes mountains near Pisaq, Cusco, Peru. It is managed by the five indigenous communities of Amaru, Chawaytire, Pampallacta, Paru Paru and Sacaca, with the support of the Association for Nature and Sustainable Development, ANDES.
Visitors are invited to experience the Potato Park through its biocultural tourism program. Visits can be organized around five main themes: agroecology, the Culinary Sanctuary, trekking, crafts and natural products. Horizontal learning programs can also be organized for diverse participating groups on topics such as biocultural heritage territories, food security, traditional knowledge and climate change resilience. Programs are flexible and can be tailored to the specific interests of visitors.

-Community Tourism in Yanque, Learn about the traditions of a magical town through its textiles
Yanque, located 15 minutes from Chivay, in Arequipa, was the habitual residence of Collaguas chiefs until it became a mestizo baroque style city during the Colony. Its large square, in which dancers appear fleetingly, demonstrates this, in addition to the lively expression of its textiles. Get to know its large archaeological complex of Uyo Uyo and enjoy its thermomedicinal waters of Chacapi and Puye.

-Huilloc: It is a peasant community located in the sacred valley of the Incas, in Cusco. Its inhabitants are heirs of the Inca culture and maintain their social organization, their religion and their textile art. They offer accommodation in rural houses, food with Andean products, walks along the Inca trails, visits to archaeological sites, weaving workshops and participation in festivities.

San José de Moro: It is a rural community located in the province of Chepén, in La Libertad. Its inhabitants are descendants of the Moche and Lambayeque cultures, and are dedicated to agriculture and pottery. They offer accommodation in adobe houses, food with local products, visits to the community museum, the archaeological site and the ceramics workshop, mask-making workshops and participation in the San José festival.

These are just some of the Community and Experiential Tourism destinations that you can find in Peru, but there are many more waiting for you to discover and enjoy. Community and Experiential Tourism is a travel option that offers you a quality tourism product that adapts to your tastes, preferences and budget.

Don’t hesitate and book your Community and Experiential Tourism trip now, the trip that will surprise you and make you fall in love. We will wait for you!