The Andes mountains of Peru are still farmed
by terracing, as was practiced by the Incans. From the
roads you will see the varied colors of the crops and
Incans tilling the soil by hand.
Suasi Island is positioned 12,496 feet
above sea level and 50 miles from Puno. The island is
a privately protected natural area and your guide will
offer information on environmentally sound Andean agricultural
systems. Organic crops include native produce, quinoa,
oca, tarhui, potatoes, and corn, and introduced crops
like barley and oats. The greenhouse produces native herbs,
flowers and trees in danger of extinction. Solar power
generates all electricity including three solar boilers.
Our normal program is 2 days and 1 night overnighting
at Suasi
Lodge with a stop at Lake
Titicaca in the afternoon.
In the Sacred Valley, from the Posada
del Inca Yucay in Urubamba, experience the agriculture
of the Incas via walking
tours of the area. Visit ancient Incan agricultural
terraces and a native Peruvian household in a walking
tour and learn about the local culture and farming methods
of the Incas. On an excursion to the salt
mines of Maras,
the inhabitants of the towns of Maras and Pichingoto will
explain the process of salt extraction during your hike
through the mines while you enjoy the picturesque beauty
of an Andean valley. Walk to the circular
terraces of Moray, ancient Incan laboratories used
to domesticate the cultivation of plants that are now
used all over the world.
Contact
us if you have a specific crop or agricultural technique
that interests you as we may be able to arrange travel
within Peru
that highlights your interests.
