Taking the “Wi-Fi Wasi” to the next level… We had a simple plan. We would take our existing WiFi area and add a floor on top. That would give us a new, private dining room for larger (and sometimes louder) groups. Upstairs we would have room for Roxana’s store as well as a work and lounge area with its own espresso bar. But like everything in construction (and in Peru), nothing turns out as planned. We soon discovered that the original floors were uneven, as were the walls. It would require a full demolition. The rough plans we made were quickly modified. A few times. We began the demolition ..read more

One year ago the Willka T’ika Children’s Fund launched the “Young Women’s Scholarship Fund” to support Quechua women from remote mountain communities in Peru’s Sacred Valley so that they can pursue their dreams of higher education. All candidates will be the first in their families to attend university! One of our students, Yashira (seen above with Program Manager Karina Huanca Castillo and Director Terry Cumes) has already graduated with her Accounting Degree. ¡Felicidades Yashira! To help, please make a donation to our Willka T’ika Children’s Fund programs, including the Young Women’s S ..read more

Instructions for N. American Guests Traveling to Peru     – Updated June 2022 – Presently there is still a mask mandate on public transport and some indoor areas in Peru, like banks and malls, etc.  At Willka T’ika we are no longer requiring masks and most people in the Sacred Valley have stopped wearing them. All staff are required to be vaccinated by Peruvian law and almost all locals are vaccinated. To travel into the country, it is currently required to either have a vaccination card (at least 2 shots) OR a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of entering; the same applie ..read more

See Below For Most Recent Updates…. Willka Tika Covid Protocols Summary Willka T’ika Covid Protocol Video     State of Emergency Monday March 16: Quarantine in Peru Early today, Peru’s government announces that due to the Corona virus international flights will stop at midnight and quarantine in Peru will begin. All borders will close. Over breakfast, I discuss options with a group of women and one child who are finishing up a week long “Pachamama Program” at Willka T’ika. I warn them that if they want to avoid being stranded in Peru, we should find them a flight to Lima ASAP so that ..read more