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Vision

Agrotourism started in Chichubamba in the summer of 2005 with the help of ProPeru, a local NGO based in Urubamba. The community, like many rural areas of Peru, is struggling economically. Rather than give in to this situation, though, the community coordinated and created an association to use its natural talents as a way to collectively help all of the individuals of Chichubamba.
While still early in giving agro-cultural tours of the community, the ultimate goal for the project is to be completely self-sufficient and sustainable. With your visit to Chichubamba, you will be helping the development of the town and its vision of showing visitors to Peru the way of life in the Andes.

Money that Goes Back to the Community

The money that the families earn through either the deomnstration of their skills, or of services provided goes directly to the families. There also exists a board of directors elected by the participants of the agrotourism program whose responsibility it is to keep track of the number of visitors and the money earned.

Photos

The farms of Chichubamba in the Sacred Valley.

The red pole indicates that chicha is now being served in this house.

Trying the locally made Chicha in newly bought, locally made pottery.

Walking through the roads of the community.

Original ceramics from Chichubamba.

A tourist tries making a cermaic bowl on the wheel. It is harder than it looks.

Members of the community handle some cuy.

Trying some freshly cooked cuy, guinea pig, made in the traditional way by the residents of Chichubamba.

Flowers that can be seen during the floriculture tour.

Get the chance to handle bees up close and then taste the honey after.

Cutting the honeycomb to take a sample of the delicous honey.

Residents of the nearby communities of Chichon and Huayoccari meet with the members of the Chichubamba Agrotourism project to discuss the program and give their advice.

A group of local tourists watch as Prudencio explains how he collects the honey from his bees.

While learning how Prudencio collects the bees´honey, take an active part in the demonstration by helping keep the bees calm.

Farmers plow the fields with the help of bulls.

The Niche wall and a gatehouse at the ruins of Los Tembos del Qéspiwanca.

The ruins of a former gatehouse at Los Tambos del Qéspiwanca.

Chichubamba as seen from within the ruins of the palace of Huayna Capac.

Ruins of Los Tambos del Qéspiwanca.

Overlooking Chichubamba (left) and Urubamba (center) from Dos Torres.

Chichubamba

Chichubamba


Vision
Agrotourism started in Chichubamba in the summer of 2005 with the help of ProPeru, a local NGO based in Urubamba. The community, like many rural areas of Peru, is struggling economically. Rather than give in to this situation, though, the community coordinated and created an association to use its natural talents as a way to collectively help all of the individuals of Chichubamba. While still early in giving agro-cultural tours of the community, the ultimate goal for the project is to be completely self-sufficient and sustainable. With your visit to Chichubamba, you will be helping the development of the town and its vision of showing visitors to Peru the way of life in the Andes.	Money that Goes Back to the Community The money that the families earn through either the deomnstration of their skills, or of services provided goes directly to the families. There also exists a board of directors elected by the participants of the agrotourism program whose responsibility it is to keep track of the number of visitors and the money earned.
Photos
The farms of Chichubamba in the Sacred Valley. The red pole indicates that chicha is now being served in this house. Trying the locally made Chicha in newly bought, locally made pottery. Walking through the roads of the community. Original ceramics from Chichubamba. A tourist tries making a cermaic bowl on the wheel. It is harder than it looks. Members of the community handle some cuy. Trying some freshly cooked cuy, guinea pig, made in the traditional way by the residents of Chichubamba. Flowers that can be seen during the floriculture tour. Get the chance to handle bees up close and then taste the honey after. Cutting the honeycomb to take a sample of the delicous honey. Residents of the nearby communities of Chichon and Huayoccari meet with the members of the Chichubamba Agrotourism project to discuss the program and give their advice. A group of local tourists watch as Prudencio explains how he collects the honey from his bees. While learning how Prudencio collects the bees´honey, take an active part in the demonstration by helping keep the bees calm. Farmers plow the fields with the help of bulls. The Niche wall and a gatehouse at the ruins of Los Tembos del Qéspiwanca. The ruins of a former gatehouse at Los Tambos del Qéspiwanca. Chichubamba as seen from within the ruins of the palace of Huayna Capac. Ruins of Los Tambos del Qéspiwanca. Overlooking Chichubamba (left) and Urubamba (center) from Dos Torres. Chichubamba Chichubamba