Esencia Andina, Peru

Location - Inca Trail, Peru

Support a small woman-owned business before trekking the Inca Trail. Selling biodegradable soaps, natural products and detergents. Escencia Andina’s products all meet the high standard set by the Peruvian tourism board - and will come extremely handy while hiking. 500 people start the Inca Trail trek every day, and many of them take non-biodegradable soaps and shampoos on their journey. Escenia Andina aims to reduce this damage and has already encouraged tourism companies to take initiative with the environment. By visiting, you provide this small business with the opportunity to raise its profile and encourage more travellers to act the same.