Destinations

Client Reports

Arturo J. GómezAugust 2011

Muchas gracias a todo el equipo de Aventuraquechua por habernos ayudado a cumplir nuestro sueño.
Hemos pasado 11 días maravillosos recorriendo la cordillera Huayhuash, la atención recibida, el mimo con el que habéis cuidado todos los detalles han hecho que un trekking "duro" se nos hiciese un paseo.
Gracias por todo

Arturo J. y Maricruz Pellín

Howard ScotlandJuly 2011

Our group used Aventura Quechua for a custom climbing and trekking trip of 11 days through the Vilcanota Range. Carlos and his crew covered every detail without fail. He handled everything from airport pick-up and Machu Picchu tickets to all of the logistics or a trek from Tinqui through to Pitumarca. Our cook, Domingo, surpassed the skill of all prior cooks we've hired over the course of 6 prior trips to the Andes. Arrieros Leo and Rocque covered every pack train need and many more tasks that just made the trip come together. Driver and facilitator John covered road transportation and miscellaneous needs on time, on route, and without a hitch, every time.

Simply said, Carlos and his crew met every logistical need and constructed a smooth custom trip, from airport pick-up to airport drop-off. I recommend him without reservation. For additional details as to our experience with Aventura Quechua please see the peru 2011 narrative at www.climbingwithbob.com.

Marie-Aimée DurandJanuary 2011

Bonjour à toute l'équipe de Carlos (surtout sa maman adorable hôtesse de Mi Casa à Huaraz!)
Nous étions 4 pour ce séjour de 4 semaines au Pérou de juin à juillet 2010, 10 jours de tourisme ou de transfert de ville à ville et 18 jours de trekking. Le sud d'abord avec son surprenant et grandiose canyon de Colca avec ses ramasseurs de cochenille; une étape farniente sur le lac Titicaca avec l'hospitalité chaleureuse des habitants de l'Ile d'Aman Tani; puis le trek de Choquequiraw, véritable enchantement des yeux, visite d'un site Inca très peu connu des touristes car il n'est accessible qu'après 2 jours de marche et se situe à 3000 m d'altitude, dépaysement total dans ses immensités sauvages et les sommets majestueux de la cordillère Vilcabamba. Nous découvrons aussi le chaleureux accueil des péruviens qui sont prêts à tout pour nous satisfaire alors que leur vie est très rude. La fin du trek nous emmène dans la vallée de l'Urubamba qui a été dévastée par les pluies diluviennes du printemps; le Machu Pichu nous apparaît au lever du soleil pour nous dévoiler tous ses secrets. Retour à Cuzco, ville royale dont le rues ont conservés des murs incas et où l'architecture espagnole est dominante comme dans beaucoup de villes du Pérou. Départ pour Lima, puis Huaraz, départ de notre trek dans la cordillère blanche. Malgré la pluie, les magnifiques sommets glaciaires à 6000m comme l'Alpamayo nous ont émerveillés.
Grand bravo aux guides, à l'équipe des muletiers et des cuisiniers, à Suzanna et bien sûr à Carlos qui nous a accueilli dans ce pays magique. Je reviendrais et ne manquerais pas de faire appel à vous. Marie-Aimée

Puno

The city of Puno is located on the shores of the world famous Lake Titicaca. The lake is the highest navigable lake in the world. The city was founded in 1668 by the Spaniards. It is used as a stopping point on the way to the Bolivian border. Copacabana and the Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna islands in that area can be reached very easily from Puno.
Some of the main features of this area are the local islands. The floating islands of the Uros, whose inhabitants descend from one of the oldest known tribes in the Americas, still have typical native huts that are made from reeds. The island of Taquile is the most visited of the islands in this area. There are several ruins located on this island and are fairly easy to reach.
Also to be seen in the area are some fascinating stone burial towers at Sillustani, which were built by the Tiahuanaco culture. The area is also famous for its festivals, such as the Virgen de la Candelaria, which is held during the first two weeks of February and the Diablada dances

Our programs in Puno

Puno and Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is a sacred place for the Inca civilization, as the Incan mythology accounts, the first Inca, Manco Capac, was born some where near the lake. According to the Incas; this is the place where the world was created.
The god Viracocha came out of the lake and created the sun, the stars and the first people.
You will have many places to discover on the shores of Lake Titicaca, as well as on the many islands like the Floating Islands, Uros, as well Taquile and Amantani, form part of this short but rich tour to the Lake.

Anapia - Sea Kayaking

Kayaking on Lake Titicaca, and especially by the archipelago Anapia, is no risk and requires no real technical difficulty. Indeed Anapia lies in the "small" part of Lake Titicaca, dubbed "Wiñaymarkha. Being here in this "small" part of the lake protects us from the sometimes strong winds blowing on the other side of the lake, where the tourist islands of Taquile and Amantani. Moreover, as we are in an archipelago (one of only across the lake), we are protected from the winds by the islands, sailing mostly in the morning, and especially without ever being too far from the mainland. Finally, the continued presence of boats around us is a guarantee of security and convenience. No previous experience in sea kayaking is therefore necessary to fully enjoy these two days, especially as the boats are available to those who do not wish to paddle.