Social enterprises like Awamaki are helping to create the new concept of mindful traveling. When we choose tourism experiences that are designed by locals, we are able to connect with our destination at a much deeper layer. Only a vision from within can truly allow us to understand the soul of the land. Awamaki is a non-profit organization that creates authentic tourism experiences that support and empower women entrepreneurs from rural areas in the Peruvian Andes. Have you ever wondered how the indigenous Quechua community lives? The different tourism programs at Awamaki allow you to experience the Sacred Valley in Peru as you never had before… from an insider’s perspective. WHAT THEY DO Awamaki’s goal is to empower the women in Quechua communities through tourism, providing them with new economic opportunities and offering training skills to allow these women to build a sustainable financial source that is based on their knowledge and skills so that they can support themselves and their families while honoring cultural traditions.
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