Getting to Know Locals in World

Learn more about coffee or cacao production and get to know a local family on this tour of a beautiful Sacred Valley farm. You'll get hands-on demonstrations of the picking, roasting and growing process. Then you will have the opportunity to prepa...

Learn to cook 11 delicious Thai and Akha dishes in this hands-on class! You'll go pick out all your ingredients at the local market and then spend the afternoon in a traditional outdoor kitchen preparing a feast. You'll also learn about the Akha p...

Get the opportunity to see the elusive Tufted Jay or other bird species native to the Sierra Madre Mountains in this birdwatching tour. The Sierra Madre Mountains are located near the borders of Durango and Sinaloa and the forest's ecosystem makes...

Explore Valparaíso’s colorful hills and charming communities on this locally-led walking tour. You'll visit historical sites and meet residents from many different neighborhoods who will share their local perspectives. Discover another face of thi...

Guatemalan cuisine has its roots in maya culture, however spanish influence and the use of endemic ingredientes from the region stand out. Venture to learn the preparation of a traditional Guatemalan dish, visit the market and learn about the loca...

Jump into the turquoise waters of the ancient Muyil and Chunyaxche lagoons and get to know one of the oldest Maya sites in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve! You will be led by local Maya guides who will take you to the Muyil archaeological site. Y...

Take a beautiful drive ascending nearly 1,000m from Ollantaytombo to the upper Andean community of Patacancha or Huilloc. Learn about weaving and its significance in Andean culture, see a demonstration of the entire process, then learn to weave fo...

A trip to the island of Huraa by public ferry offers firsthand information about local island life. Accompanied by your guide gain insights into the simple life led by the villagers; discover the mangrove swamps and freshwater lake and learn more ...

The small 300 person village of Rancho Quemado is located in the heart of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica! Here you will find an inviting and friendly rural community offering a wide range of activities. While staying in Rancho Quemado, you will b...

Travel with local biologists from San Jose to Cartago province to discover the landscapes and country lifestyle at the foothills of two increidble volcanoes. On this full day tour, you'll walk along one of the largest active craters in the world a...

Visit 6 tasting locations in the southern Caribbean town of Puerto Viejo and sample food that represents the diversity of the culinary heritage. You'll get to meet the fascinating local cooks who prepare the food and immerse in the Caribbean Costa...

Finca Las Minas offers the experience to get to know the work of artisanal gold miners, as well as the history of Rancho Quemado and the Osa Peninsula. From the first steps taken on the property, the visitor is engulfed in history. The former gold...

Live an unforgettable close-up experience with the teenage mothers and children living in Casa Mantay, located in San Jeronimo, Peru. La Casa Mantay is a transitional home for young mothers between the ages of 12 and 18, and their children, and pr...

Go for a bustling market tour throughout Ollantaytambo to the warmth of your local guide's home as you learn to cook some of Peru's most beloved dishes! Your tour will also directly support the non-profit organization Awamaki in its mission to emp...

Spend a relaxing afternoon in the medicinal water of the Lares Hot Springs in this tour. The Lares Hot Springs are dark with minerals and therapeutic sulfur that naturally repair sore muscles, hydrate tired skin and hair, and replenish important m...

Etnica partners directly with local associations, cooperatives, independent artisans, fishermen, farmers and local families throughout Guatemala, so they can provide travelers with a unique and culturally immersive adventure. They specialize in cr...

Xiña is the dynamic, engaging female main character of the award-winning documentary 2.5% - The Osa Peninsula about the impacts of tourism development on local communities in Costa Rica. The experience that Xiña offers to her jungle mountainside c...

Visit the home of a local chef to a get a personal lesson in the flavors and cooking style of the Caribbean! The local cooks are not professional culinary instructors but this is the best way to experience real local flavor, know the community’s f...

Explore ancient Incan caves, hidden within the Pachar community. These caves were an ancient ceremonial site where you will be able to view incredible stone carvings. You will then visit the ruins of Pynkoylluna in Ollantaytambo, were you will be ...

Explore the essence of the Mayan world on a trip to know the story of three distinct Mayan communities surrounding Tulum - Chumpon, Tepich and Tihosuco. Coexisting with the people of the community will be part of your journey as you become a part ...

Do you want a one-of-a-kind, authentic Guatemalan experience that supports local communities, guided by local Guatemalans while getting off the beaten path? Pepian, the national dish of Guatemala, is a mouth-watering chicken stew made with diffe...

Explore a side of Lima many tourists don't get the chance to see in this special community visit. You will be joined by local leaders from the community who will help to guide your experience as you visit the 'real' Lima! You will get to be part o...

In this full day adventure, you will have the opportunity to explore the Sacred Ruins of Urco and visit the Arin community, where you will visit a traditional Chicheria. From the Arin community, you will go on a small trek to a beautiful waterfall...

Join the Villalobos family on a canoe trip into their private lagoon, set amidst primary rainforest. You'll hike through a jungle trail on the family's property to reach the lagoon. Then you'll push off for a paddle (helping if you'd like) down a ...

Visit this traditional sugarcane mill where one can see the unique process of producing sugar cane juice and snacks like it's been done for hundreds of years. You will participate from the beginning to the end of the process, including: cutting su...

Drink a fresh cup of organic coffee while exploring a coffee farm during this experience with Santos Tour. Start off your day with a visit at the Green Communities Experimental farm located in Providencia of Dota. Once there, learn more about the ...

Head to the town of Bucerias to connect with local artisans and their families on this 4 hour cultural immersion experience. Meet indigenous weavers, local bakers, hammock makers and more - gaining a sense of the vibrant cultural diversity within ...

Explore Las Labradas Petroglyphs, the only petroglyph site located on the beach in the Americas and known as one of the most ancient cultural expressions in northern Mexico. This archeological site features over two hundred drawings carved on volc...

Visit the Alta Laguna de Osa Indigenous Territory in Gran Chiriquí to learn about the traditional ways of the Ngöbe people whose ancestors have lived in the area since 1,000 BC. You'll get to learn about indigenous natural medicine, traditional a...

Experience life as a traditional Lao rice farmer in an idyllic countryside setting. You can go for a day trip or spend a night on the farm! The converted rice barn offers simple but comfortable accommodation for two, overlooking rice fields and mo...

Who better to learn how to cook an authentic Sri Lankan meal from than the talented, inspiring, and spirited women of Sri Lanka? Join us in a cooking class where you will get hands-on experience creating a delicious, culinary masterpiece and learn...