PARU PARU
RURAL COMMUNITY TOURISM

Live alongside the heirs and guardians of more than 3,000 native potato varieties in Paru Paru. Experience their sacred Apus and shimmering high-Andean lagoons above 4,000 m, and take part in traditional weaving, potato cultivation, medicinal plants, and the preparation of a delicious Pachamanca. Enjoy a full-day journey from 8:00 to 18:00, with daily departures available in private service and scheduled shared service.

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Rural Community Tourism in Paru Paru: Heirs and Protectors of More Than 3,000 Varieties of Native Potatoes

• 7:30 to 8:00 hrs: Pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco.
• 8:00 to 9:00 hrs: Drive from Cusco to the Sacred Valley Viewpoint in Taray, your first stop to connect with the Andean landscape.
• 9:15 to 10:15 hrs: Continue toward the community of Paru Paru, nestled between Pisaq’s highest mountains and their living traditions.
• 10:15 to 12:15 hrs: Traditional welcome and hike to Kinsaqocha Lagoon. Enjoy its flora, fauna, and breathtaking high-Andean scenery above 4,000 m.
  Take part in a heartfelt Offering to Pacha Mama and enjoy a local snack.
• 12:15 to 12:30 hrs: Special welcome at the community house.
• 12:30 to 13:00 hrs: Participate in the presentation of ingredients, the stone oven, and the ancestral preparation of Pachamanca.
• 13:00 to 13:30 hrs: Hands-on experience with traditional weaving, an art preserved by the Inka descendants of Paru Paru.
• 13:30 to 14:30 hrs: Uncovering of the Pachamanca and lunch filled with authentic Andean flavors.
• 14:30 to 15:30 hrs: Participatory presentation of tools and ancestral knowledge used to protect the cultivation of more than 3,000 varieties of native potatoes.
• 15:30 to 16:00 hrs: Introduction to the care and uses of high-Andean medicinal plants.
• 16:00 to 18:00 hrs: Farewell and return to Cusco. Arrival at Plaza San Francisco.

At the end of this journey, you’ll feel a deep connection with the living essence of the Andes—their people, their history, and the powerful energy of their Apus. We invite you to experience this authentic encounter with the Inka heirs of Paru Paru, where every moment awakens something meaningful and leaves memories that stay with you for life.
Ready to live the experience?

Check out our exclusive offers and special discounts in the  PRICES & DISCOUNTS section, and discover how to enhance your journey in UPGRADE THIS TRIP section

✅ INCLUDED:

• Pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco.
• Tourist transportation.
• Bilingual professional guide.
• Local interpreters.
• Snack.
• Pachamanca lunch.
• Hike to Kinsaqocha Lagoon.
• Rural Community Tourism activities, including traditional welcome, clothing and music, participatory experiences (Pachamanca, textile weaving, potato cultivation, medicinal plant uses).
• First-aid kit.

❌ NOT INCLUDED:

• Entrance to Kinsaqocha Lagoon (10 Soles)

REGULAR PRICE: 150 USD

SPECIAL OFFER SHARED SERVICES 2025: 100 USD

AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS:

(Valid only with a discount code – applied during checkout)
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• Last-Month bookings (**): 5% OFF
• Early bookings (***): 10% OFF

• EXTRA OFFERS FOR LAST-MONTH BOOKINGS:

  • Enjoy a free airport transfer (arrival or departure in Cusco) when you book at least one day tour in Cusco and one Machu Picchu tour with us.

• EXTRA OFFERS FOR EARLY BOOKINGS (***):

  • Receive a free airport transfer (arrival or departure in Cusco) plus a complimentary Walking City Tour, when you book at least one day tour in Cusco and one Machu Picchu tour with us.

(**) Last-Month Bookings apply to reservations made less than one month in advance, up to 48 hours before the tour
(***) Early Bookings apply to reservations made at least one month in advance.

JOIN THE TRAVELERS WHO ENJOYED EVEN MORE RURAL COMMUNITY TOURISM IN PARU PARU

• For a more personalized, flexible, and intimate adventure, choose a private tour — just you, your companions, private transport, and a local expert guide revealing the hidden secrets of Rural Community Tourism in Paru Paru 👉 Request your private service quote here.

PAYMENT PROCESS

1. FOR LAST-MINUTE BOOKINGS

(From 48 to 24 hours in advance)
Option 1.1: 100% payment required to confirm your booking.

2. FOR LAST-MONTH BOOKINGS

(Less than one month in advance, up to 48 hours before the tour)
Option 2.1: 100% payment required to confirm your booking.
Option 2.2: 50% payment at the time of booking, and the remaining 50% either one week before the tour or in cash at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour.

3. FOR EARLY BOOKINGS

(More than one month in advance)
Option 3.1: 100% payment required to confirm your booking.
Option 3.2: 50% payment at the time of booking, and the remaining 50% either one week before the tour or in cash at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour.

PAYMENT METHODS

None of our payment methods require additional fees.
You will only pay the amount agreed upon or listed in our official rates.

For Peruvian travelers, please note that rates do not include the 18% IGV tax.

1. ONLINE BOOKINGS – ONLINE PAYMENT PROCESS

1.1 WE TRAVEL:

A travel-specialized payment platform and the main payment gateway of Machu Picchu Local Trips.
Perfect for travelers from around the world — secure payments in your own currency, available via bank transfer or physical/virtual card.

1.1.1 WE TRAVEL – BANK TRANSFER:

Available for travelers from Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

1.1.2 WE TRAVEL – PHYSICAL OR VIRTUAL CARD:

Available for travelers worldwide.
Extra Fees: None.

2. PRE-COORDINATED BOOKINGS / PRE-COORDINATED PAYMENT PROCESS

(By Email, WhatsApp, or Phone)

2.1 WE TRAVEL:

Same main payment platform as mentioned above, with identical terms and conditions.
Extra Fees: None.

2.2 PAYPAL:

The largest and most widely used online payment platform in the world.
Extra Fees: None.

2.3 YAPE / PLIN:

Exclusive and ideal payment platforms for Peruvian travelers.
Extra Fees: None.

2.4 BANK DEPOSIT OR INTERBANK TRANSFER (BCP / INTERBANK):

Exclusive and ideal payment method for Peruvian travelers.
Extra Fees: None

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The following Terms and Conditions apply to the booking, operation, and post-sale processes of all services contracted with MACHU PICCHU LOCAL TRIPS.

1. ABOUT THE COMPANY

• MACHU PICCHU LOCAL TRIPS is part of the tourism projects of INTI EXPERIENCES, a member of the National Registry of Qualified Tourism Service Providers (MINCETUR), and the main brand operated by START UP INVERSIONES PERÚ S.R.L, identified with RUC No. 20602964958.
• The company organizes, operates, coordinates, promotes, advises, and sells tourism services throughout Peru.
• Its legal address is Calle Maynique S/N, Lamay District, Calca Province, Cusco Department, Peru.

2. BOOKING POLICIES

• Reservations can be made through our website, email, or WhatsApp.
  A reservation is considered confirmed only once Machu Picchu Local Trips issues a confirmation message, specifying the service details.
• To complete the booking process, the traveler must provide all required information, documentation, and payment as requested.

3. REFUND POLICY

• Refunds for any service or travel package are subject to the refund policies of the service providers involved, and the refund details will be confirmed after the booking cancellation has been officially notified.
• Refunds due to internal administrative and third-party providers procedures, may take up to 120 days to be processed.
• At the time of contracting services, the client will be clearly informed about any non-refundable services as well as the applicable penalties in the event of cancellation.
• In case of cancellation of a service or travel package, in addition to covering the non-refundable items, the client must pay a penalty of 10%, 20%, 50%, or 100% of the total service cost to cover administrative expenses and provider penalties.
• The percentage applied depends on the timing of the cancellation, as detailed below:
  • Cancellations made more than one month in advance:
    10% penalty of the total service cost.
  • Cancellations made between 30 days and 72 hours before the start of the service:
    20% penalty of the total service cost.
  • Cancellations made between 72 and 48 hours before the start of the service:
    50% penalty of the total service cost.
  • Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the start of the service:
    100% penalty of the total service cost.
• If the traveler does not show up for the scheduled service, it will be considered a NO SHOW, and 100% of the total service cost will be charged.

4. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY

• It is the client’s obligation to ensure that all travel documents are valid and up to date, including passports, visas, insurance policies, and vaccination certificates.
• We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers potential incidents such as accidents, medical emergencies, and cancellations.
• By contracting any service or travel package, the client explicitly accepts all inherent risks and releases the agency from liability for unforeseen situations that may occur during the trip.

5. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

• Machu Picchu Local Trips is not be responsible for force majeure events such as natural disasters (earthquakes, floods), strikes, adverse weather conditions, or political unrest that may cause cancellations, delays, or itinerary changes.
• The client is responsible for any additional or extra expenses resulting from the above-mentioned unforeseen events.
• Machu Picchu Local Trips is not responsible for delays or expenses caused by missing, expired, or incorrect travel documentation (passports, visas, etc.), or for the absence of required insurance or vaccinations.
• The company can modify or cancel itineraries for safety, logistical, or force majeure reasons. In such cases, missed tours or services may not be refundable.
• Machu Picchu Local Trips will not be responsible for accidents, personal injury, illness, or death of passengers during the trip. The client assumes full responsibility and the corresponding costs and risks associated with such situations.