Mountain Homestay, Cordillera Blanca, Huaraz (Rm1)

Escape to our traditional Quechua moutain homestay. Breakfast/Dinner included in price (Lunch is extra). Immerse yourself at Homestay Lenin with our traditional Quechua family in the high mountains of the Huaraz region. Surround yourself with beauty - homestay is located at the base of snow covered Cordillera Blanca and Huascaran National Park. We are at 3,600 m (11,800 ft) and our altitude makes us an ideal location for acclimatization hikes to Llaca Valley, Churup, and Cojup Valley. The space The homestay is for true adventure seekers. Staying at Homestay Lenin you will be one of the few travelers to reach beyond the Huaraz tourist bubble and connect with the generous and vibrant Quechua people as you are welcomed into their community at the foothills of the Cordillera Blanca. Nancy’s family have two rooms (two beds in each room) in their traditional adobe house. The community where you will be staying, Cashipampa, is Quechua and while there are no restaurants or shops nearby, you are only a short ride on public bus to the main city of Huaraz. Most of what you will find on your plate has come from their own fields...there are greenhouses for fresh veggies, fields of wheat and corn, chickens, sheep, cows, and even bees for sweet honey! Guest access There is a clean, porcelain western toilet next to your room, a separate shared shower next to the house and an ample water source in the family’s courtyard. Nancy has shared her homestay with many short and long term travelers and works at a popular ecolodge, therefore she is used to hosting a variety of travelers. You will have access to clean drinking water (boiled water), teas, amazing hot food, and a truly unique Peruvian experience. During your stay 1. Our guests should be true adventure seekers, patient, culturally immersive, go-with-the-flow, self-sufficient individuals. Staying here will remind you of Peru before Starbucks ;) 2. As a homestay you will be staying with a traditional Quechua family with 2 lovely kids, dogs, sheep, cows, bees (we have a small bee farm for our honey). As a family we are very involved in our community and have strong ties to our neighbors, and so, you will have the opportunity to also interact with our wider world. 3. Breakfast/Dinner included in price (Lunch is extra payable in cash soles only). We will eat breakfast and dinner as a family and you can help us in our fields and kitchen as much (or as little) as you would like. Other things to note 1. **For +3 people also book: www.airbnb.com/rooms/20905320. **Ask us about our camping option for bigger groups. 2. We welcome hikers, trekkers, mountaineers, rock climbers, families, and adventure seekers. An adventurous spirit is a must. 3. There is no WiFi...not even a little bit. Bring a good book to read. 4. There are no restaurants or cafes nearby. Note that breakfast and dinner are included in the price and we will have them together family style. Lunch is available at extra cost (payable in cash soles) or you can bring your own supplies. 5. Extras, such as lunches or extra dinners, are only payable in cash soles. We do not have credit card machines. Pick up soles from Huaraz before you come up. 6. We do not rent gear, we do not have maps for your treks, and we do not book any guided treks/trips/buses/airfare. You can pick these up in Huaraz. 7. We are a perfect base for exploring Huascaran National Park since we are located at the base of Llaca Valley, Cojup Valley, and are a short taxi ride away from Churup. We are also a perfect base for climbing Vallanaraju, Maparaju, Ocshapalca, Chinchey, Churup, Cayesh, and San Juan. Here is an idea of how far things are from us: -Llaca Valley is a 10 min walk to the start of the trailhead -Cojup Valley is a lovely 60 min walk -Churup can be reach via a 30 min taxi ride