What is the relationship between spirituality, a healthy ecosystem, and the fight against poverty? In the Canchis, Quispicanchis, and Paucartambo provinces of Cusco, local indigenous communities believe that spiritual practices should be a fundamental aspect of protection policies and development.

Located in a region recognized as a biodiversity hotspot and home to an ancient culture that has experienced little influence from the outside, like the community of Q’eros, the communities have decided to fight the erosion of their culture and their environment, establishing a special conservation area. The Vilcanota Spiritual Park is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the spiritual and ecological values ​​of the resident Quechua peoples. This is the first Sacred Natural Site of Peru, a model that recognizes and promotes Quechua values and recognizes their inherent importance for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.