Peru - May I Introduce You to Maru

At Tropic, it has always been the people that make our travel so special. Whether it be our teams in our offices working their magic or the locals we have fostered relationships with throughout our destinations, it is the human touch that makes the experience.

Today we introduce Maria Eugenia ‘Maru’ de Aliaga, our Product Manager for Perú. With more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry, she has broad experience in ground operations and product development and has a deep passion for her work. Like all of us at Tropic, Maru believes that well planned tourism is an efficient tool for the empowerment of local communities, and that responsible tourism is at the core of what we do.

Maru has a master’s degree in Tourism Business Management and postgraduate studies in Cultural Tourism. She has consulted for the government of Perú and served as the Director of the Sustainable Tourism faculty in Antonio Ruiz de Montoya University. Her extensive network of friends and colleagues enables her to share insider access to many of Peru’s best kept secrets.

Growing up at Casa Aliaga helped to lay the foundation for Maru’s career. She was in contact with tourists form a very young age as they explored and marveled at her childhood home’s history. Casa Aliaga is the perfect example of how tourism helps to preserve cultural heritage as it not only helps to finance restoration through traveler visits, it also helps to spread the word about the legacy and story of the house.

Cusco and Lake Titicaca have hold of Maru’s heart. Both areas have specific customs, beautiful local traditions and lively living cultures. In the Cusco Mountains, the powerful apus (mountain spirits) of the area create a certain energy, while the beautiful landscapes beg to be explored on foot. Lake Titicaca is a place of calmness for Maru. Its beauty and fascinating ecosystem always delight.

Maru and her family currently live in the Sacred Valley. When she is not scouting new experiences or checking in with our local partners on the ground, she enjoys yoga, spending time with her kids, trekking, reading and spending time with friends. Her many passions drive her ability to connect people with the experiences they are seeking and to showcase Perú’s beauty, history and culture for visitors.

You can set up a meeting time with Maru to learn more about our Perú operations and exciting options for your travelers. Click this link to get started.?

Abrazos,?

-Jasci