Located in the Azángaro Province of Puno,  140 kms from Juliaca airport, Mallkini, owned by Grupo Michell, covers just over 3,000 hectares  of land and possesses more than 4,000 Alpacas of the Huacayo and  Suri species. Mallkini is the biggest privately funded Alpaca breeding projects in Peru and we are committed to teaching Alpaca farmers about how to improve existing breeding programmes in Puno’s Highland communities as well as other Peruvian and foreign institutions dedicated to the genetic improvement of Alpacas with the aim of ensuring the sustainability of the industry for many more years to come.

We recommend Mallkini as a destination to anyone who wants to experience Andean life, nature and relax up in the highlands, at approx. 3,800 m.a.s.l. in a very cozy and comfortable hotel and specially to those interested in witness Alpaca animals, see the way they live, be close to them in their own environment, take pictures and get all the information regarding breeding of these animals.

Minimum recommended length of stay would be one night and two days (really two half days), but the ideal is two nights and three days (two half-days + one complete day).  Apart from this, we offer other programs, like “Llama Trekking” of 1, 2 or 3 days for which we supply camping equipment (tents and sleeping bags), guide and llamas to accompany the passenger during the journey and carries all necessary equipments.  Seminar on Alpaca breeding, management, treatment of diseases.  This requires a minimum of 4 participants and a minimum stay of 3 nights and 4 days.  We provide material for the Seminar and issue a Certificate at the end of the classes.        

VISIT THE PERUVIAN HIGHLANDS IN THE GREATEST OF COMFORT

Mallkini is situated in a privileged area of the Highlands and the guest house was constructed using traditional techniques and building materials to create an effect of structural and aesthetic harmony combined with the comfort and requirements of modern life while maintaining the coziness and simplicity typical of rural life.

The safe and welcoming atmosphere at Mallkini offers nature loving visitors who are interested in learning more about the life and breeding of our wonderful camelids, the Alpacas, the possibility to experience life at a true Alpaca ranch and to visit other, diverse breeding and reproduction centres in the area. Mallkini also offers those interested in acquiring more knowledge about the handling of these animals a series of practical workshops given by experienced and competent professionals in the field.

All around the building are Woods, hillsides, streams, gorges, waterfalls and large bodies of natural water, all inhabited by diverse native flora and fauna, all of which provide a dose of genuine beauty, making Mallkini a place recognised for being a wonderful experience for those fascinated by ancient achievements by men intimately linked to nature, generating a non-aggressive interaction which has left the natural beauty of the surrounding landscapes completely unscathed.

All rates include carpeted room with heating and private bath, plus all the meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and excursions through the ranch, for which we provide horses for horseback riding, or transport by car within the ranch.  Also bicycles for mountain bike journeys are available at no extra cost. 

Transport to and from the ranch is not included.

The normal  excursions we offer , which are included in the rate are visits to the high breeding points of alpacas.  These excursions you can do them on horse our by car supplied by the ranch at no extra cost.