Trail Cleanup: Salkantay to Inca Trail

The access roads that lead to the Andes’ most iconic trekking routes and cultural sites are essential for both local communities and travelers. These paths are used daily by families, farmers, guides, and visitors, making them a vital connection between remote villages and the outside world. However, due to constant use, changing weather conditions, and limited maintenance resources, many of these routes require continuous care and attention.

At Responsible People, together with our trusted business partners, we are committed to preserving and improving these important access routes. Each year, we actively participate in organized road maintenance initiatives, working side by side with local communities, tourism professionals, and authorities. These efforts include clearing landslides, repairing eroded sections, reinforcing pathways, improving drainage, and removing waste that accumulates along the routes.

These annual activities are not only about improving infrastructure—they are about responsibility and respect. By maintaining these roads, we help ensure safer journeys for our travelers while also supporting the daily lives of local families who depend on these routes for transportation, trade, and access to essential services.

Working together in these initiatives also strengthens our relationship with the communities. It creates a space for collaboration, shared learning, and mutual respect, where everyone contributes to a common goal: protecting the natural and cultural heritage of the region. These experiences remind us that sustainable tourism is not only about visiting destinations, but also about actively caring for them.

Despite challenges such as high altitudes, difficult terrain, and unpredictable weather, our teams remain dedicated year after year. This consistency reflects our long-term vision—to create a positive impact that goes beyond tourism and contributes to the well-being of the communities we work with.

For Responsible People and our partners, these efforts represent a core value: caring for the journey as much as the destination. By continuing to support road maintenance initiatives every year, we ensure that future generations of travelers and local families can safely and respectfully enjoy these extraordinary landscapes.