Share Family Daily Life
Live alongside local families and understand the rhythms of Andean daily life, traditions passed down for generations.
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Supporting Lauramarca — an authentic Andean community in Ocongate, Cusco — through responsible, meaningful travel near the Ausangate mountains.
At Go Treks Peru, we believe that tourism should create positive and lasting benefits for local communities. Through our work in Lauramarca, a traditional Andean community in the district of Ocongate, Quispicanchi Province, we support initiatives that strengthen cultural identity, improve livelihoods, and promote sustainable development.
Lauramarca is one of the most important high-Andean population centers of Ocongate — preserving a rich, living culture deeply linked to the Ausangate region.
"Community-based tourism helps families diversify their income and creates incentives for preserving cultural and natural heritage."
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Tourists and local families sharing traditions, culture, and daily life in the heart of the Peruvian Andes.
Immersive, authentic moments with Lauramarca families in one of the Andes' most spectacular settings.
Live alongside local families and understand the rhythms of Andean daily life, traditions passed down for generations.
Participate in ancestral farming techniques — planting, harvesting, and land ceremonies tied to Andean cosmovision.
Wear traditional clothing and explore the art of Andean weaving — a living heritage woven into every color and pattern.
Purchase directly from artisan cooperatives and community enterprises, ensuring your spend benefits families directly.
Experience warmth and genuine welcome in one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Peruvian Andes, near Ausangate.
Beyond each trek, Go Treks Peru maintains active programs that create lasting change for Lauramarca families and future generations.
We collaborate with local leaders and families to identify educational needs and promote opportunities for children and youth in Lauramarca and the broader Ocongate region.
Children & YouthWe encourage the preservation of traditional clothing, language, music, oral traditions, and ancestral knowledge through tourism experiences that make culture a living, shared resource.
Living HeritageWe promote tourism practices that respect local culture, generate direct economic benefits for families, and minimize environmental impacts across the Ausangate high-Andean landscape.
SustainabilityWe actively support the participation of women in community tourism activities, handicrafts, gastronomy, and cultural interpretation — creating economic independence and leadership opportunities.
Gender Equity
Located in the highlands of Ocongate, near the Ausangate mountain range, Lauramarca offers visitors a unique opportunity to connect with authentic Andean culture while contributing directly to local development.
Community-based tourism helps families diversify their income and creates incentives for preserving cultural and natural heritage. Tourism experiences centered on cultural immersion are increasingly valued because they create meaningful, memorable visits.
Lauramarca is a traditional Andean community in the district of Ocongate, Quispicanchi Province, Cusco region, Peru. It sits in the highlands near the iconic Ausangate mountain range — one of the most sacred peaks in the Peruvian Andes.
Tourism with Go Treks Peru generates direct income for local families by channeling payments for cultural experiences, food, handicrafts, and accommodation back into the community. We work with local leaders to ensure equitable distribution and long-term benefit.
Visitors share daily activities with local families, learn about traditional Andean customs and agricultural practices, wear traditional clothing, support local artisans, and enjoy authentic Quechua hospitality surrounded by the breathtaking Ausangate landscape.
Go Treks Peru supports four active social initiatives: education programs for children and youth, cultural heritage preservation (language, textiles, music), responsible tourism practices, and active women's participation in community enterprises and cultural interpretation.
Yes. Community experiences in Lauramarca are designed for travelers of all backgrounds who want a meaningful connection beyond typical sightseeing. Whether you are trekking to Ausangate or visiting Cusco, these experiences are accessible and deeply rewarding.
Become part of a meaningful cultural exchange and contribute to the sustainable development of Lauramarca, Ocongate — Cusco.