UJ #14 - Qhapac Ñan

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QHAPAQ CAMP, A UNIQUE TRIP THE EXPERIENCE ‘Qhapaq Camp’ intends to give renewed value to the ancestral traditions of Andean towns, the communities that have coexisted with history for decades and made it part of their daily life. This is an opportunity to get to know deepest Peru, with all the comfort and service quality that we have always been characterized by. Travelers will be part of the daily life of communities that use the road. Qhapaq Ñan Project’s National Office The Qhapaq Ñan was not only a means of communication, but also a way of experiencing what it represented to be part of the Inca Empire. Each minimum detail has been taken into account under this concept, from the operability to the activities the visitor will enjoy. Camping near archaeological centers such as ushnus and tambos, trekking on well preserved routes with Inca walls that are more than 500-years-old or using llamas KM Cero The residents could use this imposing, thoroughly controlled and organized construction that crossed their community. They could also see the chasquis (messengers) passing very close to them, the pilgrims on religious trips, groups of llamas carrying groceries, large troops of soldiers and even the top representatives of power. All this happened amidst an impressive natural landscape in the highlands and the coast, with the Apus (mountains) protecting them at every step. Native potatoes are one of the main ingredients of the Andean diet. Today, 500 years later, one may not see armies or authorities traveling along the Qhapaq Ñan, but the image of unity, mysticism and tradition remains. In its eagerness for conveying the unique essence of this huge road network, LimaTours has created ‘Qhapaq Camp’, a cultural and experience tourism concept that intends to bring the passenger as close as possible to what used to be the life in the Tahuantinsuyo. 74 ‘Qhapaq Camp’ is an approach to Andean traditions. Kevin Floerke
as cargo-bearing animals – an Andean custom that is about to disappear – are some of the characteristics that make ‘Qhapaq Camp’ a unique experience. The soft feet of the llamas prevent the deterioration of the road compared to horseshoes. Christian Declercq / KM Cero But no approach to ancient Peru would be complete without the connection with the great leading star: the community. The passengers may enjoy wonderful stories passed on from generation to generation told by the residents themselves, participate in traditional ceremonies such as the Tribute to Mother Earth, learn more about their customs such as knitting, and delight their palate with typical dishes from every place prepared with traditional ingredients. The ‘Qhapaq Camp’ concept is part of the new ‘Explore the Inca Trail’ program, a seven-day trek between Ancash and Huanuco, traveling more than 60 km of the route on the Huanuco Pampa – Huamachuco stretch. In the future it will be implemented, to the extent possible, in experiences that cover sections of the Qhapaq Ñan, so that it can be an example of work for other treks. Kevin Floerke Overnight near wonderful archaeological sites. Rodrigo Cabrera / KM Cero Walking with a group of llamas is one of the differential elements of this experience. 75
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