Shared Andean Life: Creating Memories for Travelers

Responsible People is developing social tourism projects that allow Andean families to share their history and culture directly with travelers in their homes.

Together with our partner travel companies, we work to improve the quality of life of Andean families. Every year, many fathers and men from these communities must leave their homes to work as porters. Some cooks and porters collaborate with our travel partners, where they receive fair treatment and decent pay. However, others work with different companies to support their families, and with the ongoing economic challenges in Peru, this has become increasingly difficult.

To address this, Responsible People and our tour operator partners are working together to improve family livelihoods—so that the head of the household can continue working as a porter while also sharing his history and way of life at home during his days off. This project began with just two families, and we are now training more families so they too can benefit from tourism, which serves as a meaningful way to improve their lives and preserve their traditions.

Our working model focuses on improving and preparing family homes to make them welcoming and comfortable for travelers—without losing their authentic Andean essence. Each home is carefully maintained, with meticulous cleanliness and respect for traditional living. We provide training in areas such as food preparation, hygiene, safety, and hospitality, ensuring every visitor feels at home while experiencing genuine Andean life.

We also guide travelers who wish to immerse themselves in local culture and connect with families eager to share their stories. Each itinerary is developed in close collaboration with the families to ensure a high-quality, respectful, and enriching experience for both hosts and guests.