There are a thousand ways to travel, but some leave a deeper mark than others. Staying with locals, in the heart of the Peruvian Andes or on the shores of Lake Titicaca, is more than just changing accommodation. It’s meeting a family, sharing their daily life, tasting their food, and understanding their view of the world.
With Escápate, you don’t just visit Peru — you become a guest.
More than just accommodation
When you stay with locals, you’re not renting a room — you’re sharing a way of life.
In Taquile, on an island in Lake Titicaca, you might admire traditional weaving as the family elder shares stories over a cup of muna tea. In Amaru, in the Sacred Valley, you can learn how to cook quinoa soup or peel native potatoes while children play nearby.
In Coporaque, a small village in the Colca Canyon, your host prepares a pachamanca, a dish cooked underground following ancient Andean rituals.
Even when the language differs, a smile, a gesture, or a shared silence is often enough to build a connection.
For the traveler: slow down, connect, grow
Staying with locals in Peru is an opportunity to pause amid the rush of travel. You put down your backpack and live at the pace of the community.
One morning in Llachón, you might be invited to help harvest potatoes in terraced fields. In the evening, you gather around a fire and enjoy cuy al horno, the traditional baked guinea pig dish of the highlands.
These simple moments are where the deepest emotions are born: a laugh shared, heartfelt advice, a Quechua song sung under the stars.
Every household is a doorway to another way of living. You begin to understand that your habits aren’t universal — there are countless ways to love, eat, think, and welcome others.
For the hosts: share, value, connect
For those who open their doors, hosting a traveler is an act of pride and joy.
It’s a chance to share their culture, tell their story, and demonstrate how they grow maize or honor Pachamama through ancient rituals.
In the villages of Amantaní or Raqchi, these exchanges are not just a source of income — they are a recognition of their way of life.
And often, real connections are formed. Postcards are exchanged. Friendships last. Travelers return, year after year.
Traveling differently with Escápate
Choosing homestays with Escápate means embracing a slower, more human, more respectful way of traveling.
It’s saying no to standardized, impersonal hotels and yes to the unexpected, to sharing, to authenticity.
You become a guest, not just a client. Sometimes, even a friend.
In conclusion
If you want your journey through Peru to truly move you, to leave you with memories that warm your heart long after you return home — then dare.
Dare to knock on a door.
Dare to say hello in a language you don’t master.
Dare to share a meal, a silence, a burst of laughter.
Because behind every home, there is a world waiting to be discovered. And behind every encounter, a memory that will stay with you forever.
