The Reality on the Ground: What Traveling and Staying in a Homestay with Locals in the Andes Truly Means At Phima Voyages, our philosophy is rooted in a deep conviction: travel should be a space for authentic encounters, sharing, and reconnecting across cultures. When you choose to step off the beaten path to embark on … Staying in a homestay in the Andes
1. Who Are We? Our Vision and Our Team At Phima Voyages, we see ourselves as more than just travel designers; we are facilitators of meaningful encounters and guardians of Peruvian heritage. Since our inception, our vision has remained steadfast: to use tourism as a catalyst for rural development and environmental preservation—particularly in Northern Peru, … 2025 Sustainability Report: Our Commitment to Sustainable Tourism in Peru
Chachapoyas is the capital of the Amazon region. It is located at 2 335 m above sea level; an altitude that does not require special acclimation. It is a capital of human size, with about 40 000 inhabitants, a very nice historic center, wooden balconies, a colonial style and very safe streets. During your visit in … Visit Chachapoyas – our complete guide
The Gocta waterfall is located in the Amazonas region of Northern Peru. It is considered one of the highest in the world and was only discovered in 2002 by the German Stefan Ziemendorff. The Gocta Waterfall is located in the Amazonas region, in northern Peru. It is considered one of the highest waterfalls in the … Impressive Gocta waterfalls !
Leymebamba is located at an altitude of 2,200 m. Nestled at the bottom of a lush green valley and close to the source of the Utcubamba River, Leymebamba attracts travelers for many reasons. Among the must-sees: the Mummy Museum (Mallqui Museum), the numerous archaeological sites, the region’s history marked by the Chachapoya, the Incas, and … Everything you need to know about Leymebamba
As you already know, Phima Voyages works with the local population and offers experiences and encounters. We always try to maximize the positive impact of our trips for our local partners. In order to be able to move forward in a guided and constant manner, we decided in 2019 to obtain an official recognition, the … Travelife – our journey to sustainability
In Peru, there are many Private Conservation Areas (ACP), meaning individuals turn their land into private nature reserves to protect local wildlife and vegetation. These initiatives are increasingly common, but in the Amazonas region in northern Peru, they remain rare. Today, we present the Milpuj La Heredad Private Conservation Area, managed by Perico. Milpuj La … Milpuj La Heredad Private Conservation Area
Since 2018, we have been producing an impact report focusing on the northern regions of Peru, primarily the Amazonas region (Chachapoyas), but also San Martin (Moyobamba and Tarapoto), Cajamarca, Trujillo, and Chiclayo. Here is our Sustainability Report 2024. Why do we publish an impact report? At Phima Voyages, “responsible tourism” is not a marketing slogan. … Sustainability report 2024
At Phima Voyages, we believe that a successful trip requires hotels with soul, history, and values. Since the creation of Phima, we have made it a point of honor to work with partners who share our vision of responsible tourism and the empowerment of local communities. In our 2024 Sustainability Report, we share our concrete … Our selection of hotels in Northern Peru
Chiclayo is the capital of the Lambayeque region, on the north coast of Peru. It is also the fourth largest city in Peru, after Lima, Arequipa and Trujillo. It is nicknamed “friendship capital” for the kindness of its inhabitants. Where does the name Chiclayo come from ? There are several theories about the origin of … The essentials of Chiclayo