Experiential tourism that empowers communities
Ayniviva: The Ayni Movement
Ayni is the Andean practice of reciprocity: today I help you, tomorrow you help me. Ayniviva turns that spirit into direct, transparent income for Peruvian families and a richer way for travelers to experience the country.
The gap
Travelers seek culture. Communities see too little of its value.
Most visitors come to Peru looking for authentic cultural experiences, yet only a fraction meaningfully connect with local communities. Traditional agencies can capture up to half of the income, while a lack of reliable rural verification makes guests hesitant to book directly.
Ayniviva is the digital bridge between global travelers and vetted local homestays. We do not simply list rooms or tours — we manage the trust.
96%
of visitors seek cultural experiences
20%
meaningfully engage with communities
Up to 50%
of tourism income can be captured by traditional agencies
A managed marketplace built on trust
More than a place to sleep
Every stay brings together a verified home, trained host, secure payment, and bundled experiences such as traditional meals, local tours, and cultural activities.
Verified homes
Our field team inspects every home for quality and safety before it can welcome guests.
Qualified hosts
Families complete the Ayniviva Academy before their listing goes live.
Secure local payouts
Payments are protected and released twice monthly through Yape or PLIN after a stay is fulfilled.
Our mission
To connect travelers globally with Peruvian communities through sustainable, experiential tourism that generates direct, transparent income — putting power and profit back into local hands.
Our vision
To become Peru's leading experiential platform, scaling prosperity from Cusco to Iquitos, Arequipa, Puno, and beyond through responsible, community-first growth that honors the spirit of Ayni.
The Ayniviva Academy
Quality built from within the community
Hosts must qualify before going live. Four mobile-friendly courses create consistent standards across remote regions while giving each family practical skills they keep.
Digital Literacy
Smartphone basics, guest messages, your calendar and how the marketplace works
Host Quality Manual
Welcome, rooms, meals, food safety, emergencies, English
Badges travelers can trust
Clear signals help guests understand a family's training, verified standards, and positive local impact before booking.
Verified by Ayniviva
Field-team inspection complete and listing quality confirmed.
Academy Graduate
All required training and quality standards completed.
Social Impact
Earnings reinvested in family education or community projects.
Expert Host
Ten or more bookings with exceptional guest feedback.
From seed to harvest
- Months 1–3 · Build: Finalize the marketplace and Academy foundation.
- Months 4–6 · Pilot: Launch in Cusco, onboard 25 families, and track five core measures.
- Beyond · Scale: Expand to Arequipa, Iquitos, and the wider Peruvian highlands and Amazon.
5 → 25 families
The six-month Cusco pilot growth target.
S/ 67,000+
Target direct income delivered to community hosts during the pilot.
“Investment is the seed; reciprocity — Ayni — is the harvest.”
Be part of the Ayni Movement
Stay with a local family, or bring your family's welcome to travelers from around the world.