The Kintuy de Ocutuan
Chinchero
Our Community Projects
Protecting together
The cooperative project supported by CrossoverPeru is located in the upper part of the Sacred Valley, in the district of Chinchero, the has unique strengths in terms of skills and products, and also offer different pallays (designs in Quechua), according to how their weaving tradition evolved.
We consider that our visit to this Project is going to change the perspective of travel to the visitors and also make an impact in the Life if the local people as we are doing sustainable tourism as we are giving back. As they are traveling.
The Kintuy de Ocutuan Association
The Kintu de Coca Ocutuan weaving cooperative is formed by 30 Quechua women and Men residing in the high Andean community of Ocutuan in Chinchero. Located at altitude of over 12 300 feet above sea level. Close to Piuray Lake in the Andes of Peru.
Life is Hard but good there is a lot to do in the farming lands around the community where the local People farm potatoes, Corn Favabeans, wheat, oat, and Barley.
The first view of the community is a moon-like, windswept valley dotted with a few mud-brick houses. It is a harsh environment where temperatures fall below zero in the afternoons, and little food grows – largely only potatoes, sheep, and llamas. Even today, people here live a subsistence lifestyle, with little attention from the outside world. Whereas the majority of the cooperative members did not have the opportunity to study – the school closed in the 1990’s due to terrorism, only reopening in 2006 and being officially recognized in 2008 – all school-aged children are currently enrolled in school.
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One big takeaway this season is the importance of supporting our local communities, Help us to change the world
