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December of 2023, SAM Travel Peru fulfilled the dreams of 36 children and their parents from the indigenous community of Pampamarca. This community is located way up in the Andean mountains in the south of Cusco. They got to tour Cusco City, Sacred Valley and the Citadel of Machu Picchu all paid for by SAM Travel Peru. These are children do not have the resources nor ability for many reasons to be able to experience the historical sites of their Inca heritage. SAM Travel Peru wanted to give them a once in a lifetime experience to see their heritage. Also restore their pride in their culture, history and Inca heritage.
Why SAM Travel took the Children to Machu Picchu
SAM Travel Peru believes it is extremely important to give. The native Indigenous people, of the Andean highlands in the more isolated mountainous regions around Cusco the opportunity to see and experience Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, and Cusco, their ancient descendant’s historical sites. The hope is to restore to the people of the indigenous communities. They need a pride and an understanding of the importance of their history, heritage, and ancient culture. The people of these communities lack basic necessities like education, health services, adequate food and housing etc. Millions of foreigners now have the opportunity to experience Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, & Cusco to learn of the Incan heritage, history, and culture. The native populations of these communities in the Cusco lack these privillages.
Last year, 2023, SAM Travel Peru offered the students of the community of Cucani. This is one of the highest mountain regions around Cusco a free tour of Cusco, and Sacred Valley. The children had never had an opportunity to travel outside of their isolated community. They also enjoyed the experience of eating rotisserie chicken for the first time. A popular dish here in Cusco. We wanted the children to have an educational experience and to learn more about their culture and history in these areas.
In December of 2022, SAM Travel Peru fullfilled the dreams of 22 students. We took these students to Machu Picchu. These students have just finished their high school studies from the very remote Andean Community of Patachancha. This village is an hour uphill outside of Ollantaytamba in the mountains. We provided them round trip transportation from their communities to Machu Picchu. Also train and bus round trip, full meals, and guide service in their own language (Quechua- the Incas language). The purpose knowing and restoring pride in their culture, history and heritage through experiencing it in person. This kind of educational experience is important to the students and it is a great time for them to enjoy a time together.
We would appreciate your support in these social projects at SAM Travel Peru. You can do this by booking tours and treks with us (we use some of the funds for social projects). Of course donations will be highly appreciated also!
