By Katherine Pivaral
What if your stay could help preserve traditions, empower communities, and bring a place back to life?
In Sibayo, a small village in the Colca Valley, families like Osebio’s are welcoming travelers into their homes through Casa Vivencial Samana Wasi — a community-run guesthouse built with local materials and ancestral techniques.
More than a place to sleep, Samana Wasi invites guests into daily life: cooking with native ingredients, weaving with alpaca wool, learning about medicinal plants, and connecting with the deep-rooted rhythms of Andean culture — guided by those who live it.
🌱 The architecture blends seamlessly with the highland landscape — stone walls, thatched roofs, adobe tones — honoring the wisdom of the land and the legacy of its people.
💬 “It’s not just tourism,” says Osebio. “It’s about sharing our way of life, teaching our children to value their roots, and bringing new energy to the community.”
By staying at Casa Vivencial Samana Wasi, visitors don’t just observe — they become part of a living exchange rooted in respect, learning, and shared growth.
🌿 Want to be part of a tourism that regenerates? Start by experiencing a night in Sibayo — where every stone tells a story.
📩 Interested? Comment below or message us to learn more!
Tour operators or interested people can contact directly to Osebio’s family via Airbnb.
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