Discover authentic Andean hospitality in the locals' homes, where we are welcomed with musicians and dances full of tradition. Staying in these homes is safe, as they are equipped with basic services such as potable water and electricity, and offer a complete experience with comfortable bedrooms.
Visitors can learn about crafts, agriculture, cooking workshops, and participate in llama walks, while enjoying the surrounding natural scenery, and some have internet access you'll find in these homes, designed to connect tourists with the cultural wealth of the community.
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The welcome in the locals' homes is unique and very warm, as they greet us with musicians and singing women, here we share the history of the place and a greeting in Quechua. Often, a mate de coca or another herb tea is offered to kick off an authentic and cultural experience.
Yes, most of the locals' homes have a potable water supply, safe for consumption, and it's important to note that it is treated water. Also, there is water available in the restrooms and shower.
Most of the locals' homes have access to electrical power, in cases where they are in more remote areas, the supply may be limited or depend on solar panels. But don't worry about visiting the places, the hosts inform of any electricity restrictions to their visitors before their arrival for better travel planning.
Yes, as the name suggests, they are locals' homes where you can stay overnight, and it is adequately equipped, so it has bedrooms exclusively for visitors. The rooms are comfortable and decorated with local textiles and crafts, providing a cozy and culturally enriching atmosphere.
In the locals' homes, you can find single, double, or triple rooms, and matrimonial rooms adapted to the needs of the visitors.
Single rooms: For one occupant, it has a bed, extra blanket, bedside table (in some homes), pillow.
Double or triple rooms: In this case the rooms are suitable for two or three single beds, also comes with extra blankets, bedside table (in some homes), pillow. In some cases, the triple room consists of a matrimonial bed and two beds for children, as many tourists come with families.
Matrimonial room: It is conditioned for a married couple, also equipped with extra blankets, pillows, bedside table (in some homes), private bathroom (in some homes).
All houses offer these types of rooms, if you are going to book you have to specify the type of room you are looking for; they also have a suitable mattress for you to rest, they have polar blankets, some made by hand by the same ladies.
As I mentioned, they provide extra blankets, bedside table, switches, to charge cell phones or cameras, and other details that adorn the room.
Not all houses have private bathrooms, mostly they are shared bathrooms and if you go to a house there are more than 2 bathrooms, and they are always kept clean and well-equipped.
The availability of internet connection varies depending on the location of the house, but this is only the case if they are located near the city or have the facility to connect. In more remote communities, it may not be available.
Equally, the hosts inform about the availability of the internet so that visitors can plan their stay.
Yes, the locals' homes are equipped with first aid kits, as they receive training from private and public institutions when hosting guests, in order to ensure the safety of the guests.
All of the locals' homes only provide basic items such as liquid hand soap, hand towels, and toilet paper. Visitors must bring their own personal hygiene items, such as shampoo or toothpaste, towels, and more to ensure a more comfortable stay.
Visiting the locals' homes is an invitation to connect with the true essence of Andean culture, the best takeaway for each visitor is the experience of having lived in a new culture, surrounded by traditions, stories, and a stunning natural environment.
These homes offer an authentic and enriching experience, where you can learn about crafts, enjoy llama walks, and explore rural life. Come and live close to the Andean culture, sharing unique moments and discovering the magic of its people and their customs.
