Discover the ancient village of Chinchero – an Incan settlement, Spanish colonial town and bustling market in the heart of Peru’s Sacred Valley Anyone intent on discovering a quintessential Inca village must make a beeline for Chinchero, one of the Sacred Valley’s most picturesque, authentic settlements. Known as the birthplace […]
Introducing the newly-launched website, with in-depth details about our four projects The Sol y Luna Foundation was founded in 1998 by Petit Miribel who moved to Peru’s Sacred Valley driven by a desire to do something useful; to live a life that would be beneficial to others. In 2000, Petit […]
“No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle” – Winston Churchill There is a particular bond that horses and their handlers share – a mutual trust, understanding and a connection that few other animals enjoy with their human companions. Perhaps it comes from the unique […]
There are a host of things to keep you busy on a trip to Sol y Luna – read on for a run down of some of our favourite active excursions. Exploring the Sacred Valley The jaw-dropping beauty of the Urubamba Valley, known as El Valle Sagrado de las […]
“All the food is art. It’s a canvas of Peru”. When award-winning British author Natasha Pulley visited Peru, she let her taste buds lead the way. Her trip was built around a simple philosophy, as she explains in the UK’s Daily Telegraph newspaper. “One of the best ways to start […]
Founded in 2018, the Sol y Luna Home is an orphanage that provides a loving and safe home for Peruvian children who have been victims of abuse or abandonment. Click here to see the 2022 Sol y Luna Home fundraising campaign. Jose Luis sleeps in his own bed for the […]