Are you looking to visit somewhere that isn't 'as frequented' by tourists? What do I mean 'as frequented'? Well there are certain communities that are visited by tourists in droves. Because of this, you don't get to learn about their traditional lifestyle as they are focused on selling their goods to tourists. It is a wonderful thing for us to have this kind of exchange where we see them for a few hours and how they live and buy products from them and go back to our hotels.
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Patacancha - selling to tourists.
Patacancha - selling to tourists.
If you want to visit such communities, visit 'Willoc', 'Patacancha' and 'Amaru'. The following company can arrange a visit or 1 night stay with Patacancha: http://www.awamaki.org/community-visits
Other communities on hiking trails that are a little further way but are often visited by hikers include Huacahuasi, Cuncani and Siusa.
Another community that is considered the 'last incas' is very isolated. You must trek for days by foot to see them. They are called ' Q'eros '.
I will suggest some other communities to visit that have been suggested by tour guides. I have not visited any of the following yet, but you can ask a tour guide about visiting any of these more rural, less-'popular', communities:
-Cusibamba
I will suggest some other communities to visit that have been suggested by tour guides. I have not visited any of the following yet, but you can ask a tour guide about visiting any of these more rural, less-'popular', communities:
-Cusibamba
-Ccasacunca
-Paru Paru
-Choquecancha
-Misminay
-Tinki, Upis and other communities within Ausangate
-Paru Paru
-Choquecancha
-Misminay
-Tinki, Upis and other communities within Ausangate
If you can suggest any other lesser-known communities to visit for a more 'real' cultural experience, please leave a comment and add to the list.
