A distinct aspect of Christmas in Peru is the "chocolatada" where better off people or organisations offer a bit of Christmas cheer to poor children or pensioners. A chocolatada is often organised by churches, businesses or shops and are characterised by giving a cup of hot chocolate, some bread or biscocho (a sweet bread with dried fruits inside), some sweets or maybe a toy.

For more information, please read Christmas in Peru.

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Apus Peru, as part of our committment to helping communities and in keeping with the Peruvian spirit of Christmas is running two chocolatadas for Christmas 2007.

the first will be held in the community of Chaullacocha, where we also support the community through the employment of a teacher. For pictures from Chaullacocha see the bilingual education project.

the second chocolatada will be held in the community of Ancascocha where there are only nine children, and as such, they tend to get overlooked. For pictures from Ancascocha see the Ancascocha trek.

see this page for more - Christmas Chocolatada treks

If you would like to participate in this unique tradition, please see our Christmas Tour Packages.

If you would like to participate in the trip to the community but not the inclusive package, please contact us directly at apusperu@westnet.com.au

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