Works in Birds Hotel Molino

Perched like a nest on a narrow strip of land, Birds Hotel Molino overlooks the Vilcanota Valley, surrounded by towering mountains in three directions.

This privileged location comes at a price. Being so close to nature means we must remain constantly vigilant, as nature will not tolerate negligence.

During the rainy season, even a single day of heavy rainfall can cause mountain lakes to overflow, flooding the land below. And when rainfall is lighter, but the water channel that collects runoff from the lakes gets blocked, the result can still be devastating—a mass of mud and rocks that tears down slopes, dirt roads, and infrastructure.

In such a place, rebuilding the roads and infrastructure requires the cooperation and agreement of the entire community.

Mobilizing people for a collective cause is never easy. They can always find excuses to avoid participating, and there’s little leverage to encourage them. This is true anywhere, and the Sacred Valley is no exception.

It took persistent pressure from local authorities and neighbors to finally begin the repairs on the damaged and unusable road. But this time, perseverance paid off. Look at this group of men—well-equipped, professionally trained, and determined. They arrived with heavy machinery and spent the entire day working to restore the road.

With effort and perseverance, good things can happen—even in a remote Peruvian village.