Today's Journey: Tracing Ancestral Roots in the Andes Today, after a nutritious breakfast in Cusco, we'll embark on a journey that goes beyond conventional tourism. We'll immerse ourselves in the authenticity of Andean communities with deep-rooted ancestral customs. Our first stop is Ccacacollo, a vibrant Andean community organized and led by entrepreneurial women. They'll welcome us with open arms and proudly show us how their collective work in ancestral textile art, passed down through generations, not only preserves a millennia-old tradition but also drives the development and well-being of their Andean people. We'll witness their skill in transforming natural fibers into beautiful creations, an art that is the heart of their economy and ancestral identity. We'll then continue to Cuyo Chico, where we'll have an ancient experience by participating in pottery making alongside local artisans. We'll mold our own clay pieces, connecting directly with an ancestral practice of deep cultural significance in the Andean world. After sharing an authentic lunch, we'll marvel at the unique landscape of the Maras salt pans, where artisanal salt extraction sustains local families, maintaining ancestral practices. Finally, we'll explore the enigmatic Moray terraces, a testament to Inca agricultural wisdom and their profound ancestral connection to the earth. At the end of the day, we'll return to Cusco, carrying with us the richness of having intimately shared the life, strength, and inspiring organization of the women of Ccacacollo, as well as the ancestral traditions of the Andean Sacred Valley. This experience truly embodies "Traces'" philosophy of connecting travelers with local communities in a meaningful and sustainable way.