Thanks to rural community tourism, visitors who arrive in Peru will be able to live a unique experience and learn about various traditions of the country. Find a list of “The Best Rural Tourism Places in Peru”:
Rural tourism is an incredible and unique experience that the communities of the coast, mountains and jungle of Peru offer to the tourists. In this way, visitors enjoy a physical and human environment in rural areas. In addition, they participate in various activities, traditions and lifestyles of the local population.
Urubamba
Another place where rural tourism takes place is in the community of Mullakas Misminay, located in Urubamba.
It is located at one hour and a half from Cusco. The best time to do a full day with the community is from April to October, since Its the dry season.
Tourists will dance the typical dances, harvest and learn in detail all the work of the artisans. They will not only do what is mentioned, but they will also learn about the Andean worldview. In addition, the visit includes hikes to the agricultural laboratory of Moray and the salt mines of Maras.
Sacred Valley
National and foreign tourists can visit the Parque de la Papa, which is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco.
Here, visitors will harvest, plant and taste various types of potatoes made by the inhabitants of the area. The Park 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.
In addition to the unique experience, the must-see destinations of the place are the Puma Qocha, Azul Qocha and Kinsa Qocha lagoons.
Tingana
This forest is located in Moyobama at 860 meters above sea level. The recommended time to visit this destination is from May to October, since there is no rain.
Here you can take a canoe ride, watch the flora and fauna of the place, watch birds and fish. Tourists who arrive in Tingana will be able to stay in bungalows and be received by seven families who will be in charge of showing their traditions and culture.
Titicaca Lake
Around Lake Titicaca are located Taquile, Amantaní and Uros islands. There are Aymara families there who share their traditions and culture with visitors.
You can go boating, stargazing and participate in agricultural activities. For example, in Uros it stands out in fishing and in Taquile textiles stand out.
The tourists that arrive stay in the houses of the families of the community and share their customs. Also, to get to the islands you must make a journey of more than two hours from the city of Puno.
Sibayo
The community of the Sibayo district in Arequipa was awarded in 2022 by the Green Destinations Story Awards at ITB Berlin, for providing sustainable and responsible tourism to its visitors.
People who come to Sibayo share with the families of the area and enjoy a unique experiential experience. For example, they have breakfast and lunch based on natural products from the area and harvest various agricultural products.
Not only this, but they also visit various incredible destinations such as the Paraq’ta citadel, the hot springs and the Huañaccascca chullpas. It should be noted that Sibayo is part of the 20 districts of the Colca Valley and is in the province of Caylloma.
A five-hour trip must be made on a paved road to reach this incredible destination.