- Located in the province of Paucartambo in the Cusco department, it offers a unique opportunity to experience authentic Inca culture through experiential tourism.
- The community of Japu, one of the five communities recognized as a cultural heritage of the Peruvian nation, has preserved knowledge from the Inca era.
- The goal of the experiential tourism program is to allow visitors to share unforgettable moments with the Q'ero people, engage in knowledge and experience exchanges, and at the same time support the local community. The Q'ero people live in harmony with nature.
- The Q'ero people move through three different ecosystems, from snowy heights to the jungle edge, herding llamas and alpacas at higher altitudes and cultivating potatoes, sheep, corn, squash, and other vegetables in lower areas.
- The Q'ero worldview is based on the concept of ayni, which involves reciprocal sharing, and animu, the awareness of an animated essence in all things, shaping their interactions with the environment and each other.
- Experiential tourism in the Q'ero community is a unique opportunity to learn about authentic Inca culture and live enriching experiences while supporting the local community.
Day 1: Departure from Cusco and bus trip to Anccasi (4,200 meters above sea level). We will pass through small Q'ero Tours villages located at high altitudes and enjoy views of the snow-capped Ausangate (6,450 meters above sea level). Hike from Anccasi to Chuachua (4,200 meters above sea level), with a lunch break halfway.
Day 2: Hike from Chuachua to Machu Q'ero Tours (3,900 meters above sea level) with an afternoon visit to the archaeological site of Machu Q'ero.
Day 3: Exploration of Inca trails in the jungle edge, with corn and other crops cultivated by the Q'ero inhabitants.
Day 4: Early departure from the campsite to reach the village of Cochamocco (4,300 meters above sea level). We will visit some families and observe their weaving.
Day 5: Religious day, we will perform the ceremony or "Payment to Mother Earth" for approximately 6 hours. After the ceremony, we will enjoy the typical dish of the area, pachamanca.
Day 6: We leave early for Anccasi, where we begin the hike, walking approximately 5 hours. The first part will ascend for about 2.5 hours to reach the highest point at about 4,650 meters above sea level (Cocha Ccasa pass), then we will start descending to Anccasi, where we will have our last lunch, and return to Cusco. This tour offers a complete experience, immersing participants in the natural beauty, cultural practices, and rituals of the Q'ero community. The exploration of high-altitude regions, Inca trails, and interaction with local inhabitants will make this trip unforgettable.
