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Stories That Begin in Peru

At Tutunki Journey, we believe a journey becomes unforgettable when it brings us closer to the people who give life to each place. In Achoma, in the Colca Valley, community-based tourism invites visitors to slow down, talk, and share a glimpse of everyday life in the community.

A community-based experience in Achoma

Some journeys are remembered for a landscape; others for the warmth of the people who welcome us. In Achoma, both come together. The experience begins with a warm welcome: Jenny and Jhon open the doors to their community and share what is part of their daily lives—their knowledge and their connection with the land.

Jenny greets visitors with joy and invites them to discover the wititi, a dance full of movement, music, and togetherness. You don’t need to know the steps beforehand. She teaches them patiently and turns the lesson into a shared moment. Little by little, travelers begin to dance, laugh, and follow the rhythm. Rather than simply watching a performance, they take part and get closer to a living tradition that the community preserves and shares.

Learning from the land with Jhon

With Jhon, the focus turns to the fields of the Colca Valley. He shows visitors how the land is cultivated and introduces them to the agricultural work. By observing the soil, the tools, and the effort involved in growing crops, travelers begin to understand that the landscape is more than a beautiful view: it is home, livelihood, and part of a way of life.

During this encounter, Jhon also shares a gesture of gratitude to the land. It is a way to acknowledge what it gives and the respectful relationship that guides agricultural work. For visitors, witnessing this moment and listening carefully helps them understand that every harvest is connected to care, patience, and gratitude.

An encounter that stays with you

Jenny and Jhon’s experience brings together two ways of learning: the body following the steps of the wititi and the hands coming closer to the work of the land. Through dance, conversation, and time in the fields, visitors stop being spectators and become part of a simple, human exchange. They arrive curious and leave with new stories, lessons, and memories of the people who welcomed them.

This is what Tutunki Journey hopes to share in Achoma: a respectful visit, guided by local hosts and built around meaningful encounters. It is an opportunity to experience the Colca through the people who live there, appreciate their traditions, and better understand the relationship between community, culture, and territory.

Every visit is different because it grows from the moment shared and from the people who take part. We encourage travelers to arrive with time, listen, ask questions respectfully, and enjoy the experience without rushing. In this way, the journey becomes an opportunity for mutual learning and a way to recognize the work of the people who welcome visitors.

Would you like to discover Achoma with Jenny and Jhon and experience the Colca from within?

Discover this experience with Tutunki Journey.