Community run hostel in Peru

Situated in Huaraz, in a valley dominated by the dramatic mountain ranges of the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra, this centre was developed in 2005 as a place where travellers and locals could come together and share and celebrate cultural diversity.

The centre’s main aim is to provide educational tools that help tourists travel in a more respectful and responsible way. It is probably the only hostel of Huaraz run by ‘campesinos’, people from the mountain communities. Community members have invested much time and effort in this project; the work of the weavers from the centre’s demonstration site and handicrafts store decorates the rooms, and the garden is filled with native plants, flowers and birds.

Hammocks and couches encourage visitors to relax and enjoy the sun. Stroll through the garden or sleep in one of the beautiful rooms and you will feel, see and smell their effort!

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The centre supports a number of offshoot community projects allowing you to enjoy homestays, guided walks, traditional cooking, local crafts, and long hikes to lakes and glaciers, while at the same time helping to protect the natural and cultural heritage of Peru.

We have four rooms with private bathroom and two rooms without private bathroom. All rooms are decorated with weavings by the members of Huaripampa. All the bathrooms have showers and warm water 24 hours a day.

The kitchen is accessible to all visitors staying at the hostel. In high season, breakfast, lunch and dinner is prepared at affordable prices for visitors who request it. Those who wish to cook for themselves are welcome to use our facilities. There is also a beautiful garden, education room, information office, weaver’s demonstration shop, and internet connection (for laptops).

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Fly to Lima. From Lima, there are daily buses (several levels of luxury) to Huaraz. The trip takes seven to eight hours. You can then take a short taxi ride from Huarez to the centre.