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Paqarimuy Expedition 2006: A Journey Through Peruvian Villages

Join the expedition to Paqarimuy in Peru, 150 miles southeast of Cuzco, for a unique experience in an altitude of 13,500 feet. Explore village life, participate in service projects, and enjoy breathtaking mountain views. Learn about the geography, culture, and challenges faced by the locals. Expedition costs per person totaled at $2,477 including lodging and post-service Cuzco tour. Partner with us for an unforgettable adventure!

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Paqarimuy Expedition 2006: A Journey Through Peruvian Villages

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  1. Peru Expedition 2006 Pablo Fuentes

  2. Geography of Paqarimuy • 150 miles southeast of Cuzco • 45 miles northwest of Puno and Lake Titicaca • Altitude: 13,500 feet above sea level • Nearby mountains • Tantani, 16,421 feet • Nevado Ausangate, 20,945 feet • Nearby river: Urubamba

  3. Village Life • Diet: almost exclusively high-altitude potatoes, some llama meat • Economic: extreme poverty • Major health problems: malnutrition, respiratory infections • Crime: almost nonexistent • Nighttime activities: storytelling, music • Daytime activities: subsistence

  4. Expedition Service Projects • Lorena adobe stoves • Greenhouse to produce • Broccoli • Onions • Carrots • Drip water irrigation system for greenhouse

  5. Partners in Expedition Success

  6. Expedition Information • Expedition director: Cecil Quackenbush • Skills desired: health training, Spanish • Sleeping accommodations: one-room adobe building • Restroom facilities: small adobe hut • Running water: nearby but not potable • Electricity: none

  7. Travel Itinerary

  8. Expedition Costs (Per Person) • Base travel cost: $925 • Post-service Cuzco tour: $410 • Shared cost: $800 • Lodging (Cuzco, 2 nights): $148 • Lodging (Lima, 2 nights): $194 • Total: $2,477

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