Millague Blanco Sosaya “Wayna”

Hi guys, my name is Wayna. I was born on March 20, 1992, and I will tell you about myself. The biggest inspiration I have in life is my family because they always motivate me to go forward in life. When not on the road, I like to read, exercise, climb, play instruments, and listen to music. The languages I am fluent in are English, Spanish, and the official language of the Incas, Quechua.

I chose to study the professional career of tourism because we teach the culture of our people as natives and share mutual information with our visitors. In addition, this fascinating career motivates us to learn new languages to break down barriers and communicate effectively, whether within our country or abroad.

For me, guiding means being able to share information and work as a team. Every day in the life of a guide is a real challenge. Not only must we teach the culture of our ancestors to the world, but we must also take care of our passengers, protecting them and being their friend during their visit in this beautiful city.

A small anecdote I can share with you is when I had an emergency during the route, a passenger suffered from altitude sickness and needed oxygen; my reaction was immediate. I observed her saturation and heart rate until I managed to stabilize and evacuate her, always in constant communication with the company. A guide must always be alert!

The routes I consider to have the most experience are Salkantay Trek, Inca Trail, Lares, and Huchuy Qosqo; but of all of them, the one that has impacted me the most is the 2-day Inca Trail and the Salkantay Trek, of course. I feel at ease working in Salkantay Trekking, and I hope we continue to grow hand in hand with the excellent team that works in the company.

CERTIFICATES

• DIRCETUR: Travel Guide in Peru
• SERNANP: Inca Trail Guide
• Certificate in First Aid and Wilderness Rescue