UJ #14 - Qhapac Ñan

THE ROAD OF ALL OF US
GIVING RENEWED
VALUE TO THE
TRAIL
Qhapaq Ñan Project’s National Office
Raising awareness of the Qhapaq Ñan’s potential
for development in favor of the community is the
basis for the subsequent work of the team of
specialists. When they are aware of the benefits
they can obtain and the importance of the trail for
the world, the residents become the protectors of
their own heritage.
Qhapaq Ñan Project’s National Office
Tourism is one of the requests of these areas; it is
recognized as a source of direct income through
the asset they handle. This more progressive
vision of the Qhapaq Ñan generates a dynamic of
interest and gains a new functionality. It is not only
useful for transport, it is also profitable.
Community men participating in the Shuyunakuy, the act
of turning the land for the sowing.
Although the trail is a magnificent engineering
work, its value does not lie in the stones that make
it up. The traditions that revolve around it are
an “added value” to the tourism experience and
enable the residents to design work plans in line
with their needs.
Papa Munday (potato peeling)
is a daily activity with a rich
history.
Let us take Huanuco Pampa as an example. This
is one of the most important archaeological
sites of what used to be the Chinchaysuyo. Part
of the duties of the Comprehensive Project that
operates in the area have led to the creation of
an association with the members of the local
village, to give them opportunities for employment
and development. Through this association, the
residents carry out a number of activities such
as folk dances, ceremonies for Paying Tribute to
Mother Earth or the preparation of typical dishes
that show the intangible heritage of the area
and, at the same time, generate income for their
families.
“It is important that people become aware of value
and achieve social and cultural development. But
if that does not lead to an economic growth, it
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