Encounters · 1 person, 1 country
The people we met, who brought us together.
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HostLlachón, lac Titicaca
Ruben et Vilma, our hosts at Llachón
For a few days, Ruben and Vilma welcomed us into their home in the Llachón community, which has been developing community-based tourism since the 2000s. When we arrived around 10 p.m., a hot dinner was waiting for us. Ruben took us by boat to explore the Titinos Islands, then told us the history of the community, starting with the story of the hats. With Vilma, we learned how to weave bracelets—which we still wear on our wrists—and planted beans in her field. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Read “On the Shores of Lake Titicaca: Discovering the Llachón Community”