Home Stay in Racqui

After a stunning drive over the Andes, we arrived in Racqui for a night in a rural Peruvian village.

Racqui has some excellent Inca ruins which are a popular tourist attraction. However, 12 years ago they began to offer homestays for adventurous travellers. The money for the stay goes directly to the families.

Very basic accommodation but very hospitable people and tasty food. It makes us appreciate what we have at home.

We were each allocated a “Mama” to look after us, and provide somewhere to stay. Ours is Lydia.

After a lovely dinner we were all given local dress to get into and then taken for an evening of Peruvian dancing and fun.

Then next morning we were up for a pottery demonstration and a visit to the Inca ruins. Apart from the homesteads they make money from making and selling pottery, let’s hope our purchases make it home.

After another lovely lunch we were back in the truck and on the road again.

Next stop Cusco.