Kyd Cambell
Back-Country Horseback Expeditions.
We are blessed to work with Kyd, a special character of the Sacred Valley near Cusco. Originally from Canada, she is a horsewoman, artist and designer. She grew up travelling to and living in many remote parts of the world.
Being exposed to many exotic cultures from an early age shaped her. This unique childhood sparked a deep appreciation for the traditional ways of non-modern or ‘indigenous’ cultures and an affinity for building relationships within these communities.
Nancy Moya
Vegan/vegetarian Peruvian Cooking Class.
Meet Nancy and cook up a storm for Lunch when you pass through Ollantaytambo. Nancy has always had a deep passion for cooking. Over the years Nancy’s speciality has evolved towards plant-based, organic variations of traditional Peruvian cuisine.
Cuchara Llena, Nancy’s new project, is a spectacular restaurant in Ollantaytambo. It boasts stunning views of the popular ruins of Ollantaytambo and a delicious menu of classic Peruvian cuisine with a healthy twist!
Claudia & Roberto
Urban Food Garden and Investigation Project.
Claudia and Roberto are a visionary couple that share a passion for recovering the knowledge of our ancient culture. They have created an initiative called Canastas Solidarias – “food baskets of solidarity”. It is an initiative based on food sovereignty and autonomy.
Their project is centred around investigating edible wild species and ways that foods were preserved in the Andes historically. They practice the principles and values they teach and they generously share their wealth of knowledge with visitors to their home and urban garden.
Diego & Anilú
Peruvian Cooking Class Urubamba.
Diego studied cooking at a prestigious school in Lima and Anilú is a food engineer. They met working in a high-end restaurant in Lima. Anilú was the manager she interviewed and hired Diego as a cook.
For a few years, they lived the Coastal lifestyle together, surfing and enjoying the beach. Then they made a bold decision to move to the mountains – a blessing for tourists who wish to do a cooking class and learn the famous Peruvian gastronomy from the best!
Piuray Outdoor Center
Piuray Outdoor Center.
The Piuray Outdoor Centre was founded by water sports enthusiasts and environmentalist from the coast of Lima. They saw canoeing and SUP boarding in Lake Piuray is a wonderful way to connect to nature in a low-impact and sustainable manner.
Their project works in partnership with local families and brings employment to this picturesque lakeside community just a 45 min drive from Cusco. This experience can easily be coupled with other experiences and as a stop on the way to Machu Picchu or the Sacred Valley.