Building Sustainable Travel

Monica Irauzqui, Yampu Tours Co-founder and New York Times Travel speaker, shares how daily routines and intentional business practices create lasting impact in the travel industry.

A Voice for Sustainable Travel

Monica Irauzqui, Yampu Tours Co-founder, has spent years building a travel business rooted in sustainability and authentic experience. As a New York Times Travel speaker and world travel expert, she's helped countless travelers plan journeys that matter—trips that honor the places and people they visit. Her approach to business mirrors her approach to travel: intentional, grounded, and built to last.

Building a Sustainable Business

Monica, a New York Times Travel speaker and Yampu Tours co-founder, recently joined the Best Morning Routine, Ever podcast with Lunide Louis to discuss how daily routines fuel business success. The show explores the morning habits of entrepreneurs and thought leaders across industries, examining how these practices contribute to sustainable growth and personal fulfillment. Monica shared her journey building a world travel business and the rituals that keep her grounded while scaling operations across Peru's most remarkable destinations. Tune in to hear how intentional mornings became the foundation of everything Yampu has built.

Monica's Approach to Sustainable Travel

Three pillars that shape how she builds businesses and helps travelers discover Peru authentically.
Monica's Approach to Sustainable Travel

Starting from Passion

Monica built her travel business on a simple belief: that the way you start your day shapes everything that follows. Her entrepreneurial journey began with a commitment to creating meaningful travel experiences, grounded in daily practices that keep purpose at the center. That foundation guides every decision Yampu makes today.

Sustainable by Design

True luxury means knowing your travel dollars support local artisans, guides, and communities. Monica's methodology prioritizes partnerships with local craftspeople and cultural stewards, ensuring that tourism strengthens rather than exploits the places we love. Sustainability isn't an afterthought—it's woven into every itinerary.

Travel That Transforms

Monica helps clients move beyond the typical tourist experience. By connecting travelers with local guides, artisans, and authentic cultural moments, she creates vacations that change how you see the world. Your next trip isn't just a break from routine—it's a chance to discover something true about Peru and yourself.
Monica's Approach to Sustainable Travel

Starting from Passion

Monica built her travel business on a simple belief: that the way you start your day shapes everything that follows. Her entrepreneurial journey began with a commitment to creating meaningful travel experiences, grounded in daily practices that keep purpose at the center. That foundation guides every decision Yampu makes today.

Sustainable by Design

True luxury means knowing your travel dollars support local artisans, guides, and communities. Monica's methodology prioritizes partnerships with local craftspeople and cultural stewards, ensuring that tourism strengthens rather than exploits the places we love. Sustainability isn't an afterthought—it's woven into every itinerary.

Travel That Transforms

Monica helps clients move beyond the typical tourist experience. By connecting travelers with local guides, artisans, and authentic cultural moments, she creates vacations that change how you see the world. Your next trip isn't just a break from routine—it's a chance to discover something true about Peru and yourself.

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