Office Spotlight- Vilma Pillco

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Last Update: 2025-07-07

Your Name

Vilma Pillco

Your position in Valencia Travel

Reservation Manager

Arequipa is not as well known as some of the other major Peruvian destinations on your Peru vacation packages. — Arequipa City

How Long have you worked for Valencia Travel?

Seven years

What do you love about working in the Travel industry?

I love to create new experiences, go the extra mile to create unique adventures, and pay attention to detail for our valued customers.

Arequipa´s surroundings are as spectacular as the Colca Canyon. — The Colca Canyon.

What is your favorite place to visit in Peru?

Machu Picchu is my favorite place to visit, and although I have been there many times, the energy and experience are different on each occasion.

Where would you like to travel, given the opportunity?

I would love to visit the North of Peru to places like Trujillo, Piura, Lambayeque, Loreto, Tumbes, and San Martin to experience our country's different cultures and coastline.

Vilma is the head of the Reservations Department — Valencia Travel Team - 2022

What is your favorite Peruvian Dish / Drink?

Undoubtedly, Ceviche is the best cuisine and our national dish, accompanied by a Chicha Morada.

What is your most memorable moment working for Valencia Travel?

On Christmas day, we donate toys and other gifts to the children of the remote communities of Cusco and celebrate this special day with them. The true spirit of “Ayni” and reciprocity

Our staff members from the Cusco head office, including Vilma, often go out on a hike or Peru tour package to get to know, personally, each destination that our passengers visit. These kind of trips make sure that in the more off-the-beaten-path destinations, our high standards are maintained and our staff are up-to-date with travel in each of the different regions of Peru. — Adean Mountains

Where do you see yourself in one year?

Moving to the sales department of Valencia Travel to create new and innovative tours for our clients, using the experience I gained in the operations department.