Pick-up and Journey to Pacchanta
The tour begins early with a pick-up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m., followed by a journey of approximately 3 hours to the community of Pacchanta. Located at 4,200 meters above sea level on the slopes of the snow-capped Ausangate mountain, this community is dedicated to raising alpacas and cultivating native tubers. The local residents—expert weavers—craft their clothing from alpaca fiber and rely on alpaca meat as a source of protein. Native potatoes, whether fresh or processed into *chuño* (freeze-dried potatoes) and *moraya* (white freeze-dried potatoes), provide the carbohydrates needed to endure the cold and physical exertion.
