Empowering Local Communities

At Valencia Travel, we believe that tourism should uplift the people and places it touches. Our programs are designed to create new jobs, preserve culture, and open alternative travel routes that ensure the benefits of tourism are shared fairly across local communities.

Supporting Local Economies

We focus on quality over quantity. By encouraging travelers to stay longer in destinations, we generate meaningful contributions to local economies. Through our operations, we prioritize:

Hiring local guides and community leaders, so that travelers learn directly from those who live and breathe their culture.
Promoting fair-trade and ethically sourced goods, ensuring safe working conditions, fair wages, and the prevention of exploitative practices.
Partnering only with 100% local companies, so that profits remain within the community and create viable economic alternatives that make conservation a valuable choice.

Cultural Knowledge & Sustainability

We believe that the best teachers are the communities themselves. Rural and indigenous groups share invaluable wisdom about their relationship with the land, sustainable farming practices, and traditions that have been preserved for centuries. By including them in our programs, we create authentic experiences for travelers while supporting cultural pride and resilience.

Food & Supply Chain Commitments

We also recognize the importance of food in shaping sustainable tourism. That’s why we aim to increase the use of local and organic food products across our supply chain. Our commitments include:

Creating a baseline of local and organic suppliers and increasing this percentage each year.
Defining “local” as food sourced within 30–50 miles of where it is prepared.
Ensuring that at least 25% of ingredients come from local or organic sources — free from pesticides, GMOs, and harmful practices.

By working hand-in-hand with communities, we ensure that travel not only enriches the lives of our guests but also creates lasting opportunities for the people and landscapes of Peru.