For Responsible Tourism!
At Antipode, our mission is to offer authentic and immersive tourism experiences that promote respect and conservation of the natural and cultural resources of the places where we operate.
Committed to responsible and sustainable tourism, we work closely with local communities to foster inclusive tourism development that benefits both travelers and the people who inhabit various regions of the area.
Through innovative and environmentally friendly practices, we seek to reduce the ecological impact and promote the conservation of the ecosystems of different geographical and natural areas, coast, highlands, jungle, ancient archaeological sites and protected ecosystems.
In addition, we combat over-tourism by offering authentic and less explored alternatives, distributing tourism demand in a balanced manner, in order to preserve both the ecological balance and the cultural heritage of these places.
We are guided by the principles of equity, mutual respect and support for rural and urban communities, valuing their rich cultural heritage, ancestral traditions and identity.
Our commitment is to provide our clients with tourism that is not only an opportunity to get to know a destination, but also to contribute to the preservation of its resources and the well-being of its inhabitants.
Responsible tourism
We want to share with you the experience of travelling in Peru and Bolivia in a responsible way. We know very well that the impact of tourism can have positive consequences if it is practiced in a thoughtful way and negative ones if it is not in harmony with the environment. All of our tours have therefore been meticulously constructed to respect the environment and the components that make it up in which our passengers live.
Respect for local populations
During our trips, you will often be in contact with the people of the Andes. They make up the trekking team such as porters, "arrieros" and cooks or the villagers of the landscapes we cross. Of course, Antipode is committed to remunerate its guides and local service providers fairly. Whenever possible, we will exchange and share a bit of Andean life, either with our guides or with the inhabitants of the villages. Within this framework, Antipode agency works with several families from remote villages, by making them participate in our activities, we propose for example the sharing of a traditional Andean dinner like the Pachamanca (in Peru) with an interaction between the villagers and the travellers, or with the setting up of Andean weaving workshops which allow the travellers to learn about these traditional practices and to buy the products directly from the producers without any intermediary.
Respect for fauna and flora
Concerned about ecological balance Antipode applies rules for life in the natural environment. We will discreetly observe the fauna and we will refrain from picking the flowers and plants encountered along our routes. We will use gas for cooking during our expeditions rather than wood to preserve the forests. We will make sure, with the travellers, that all traces of our passage will disappear.
Antipode pioneer of "vivenciel" or community tourism
What better way to escape than to be in the company of those who
welcome us? Travel is an opening to the world, and intercultural
exchange is only possible when two cultures are present. It is from this
simple postulate that Antipode favours in its travels exchanges and
immersion in the culture, by going to meet the inhabitants of the
country. We therefore offer nights in host families, which allow you to
discover the realities of life in the country, as well as to share the
traditional activities of the population, often related to working the
land.
If you have any questions or comments about our sustainable tourism process, please write to us: info@antipode-bolivia.com
