Today its soap time again, we are very busy at the moment so not much blogging going on, we are in the final throws of having our new company. We should have a RUC (tax file number today) and then in a few days we can print tax recipts and get a new bank account. Its all very exciting and a good time to get everything in order.
As soon as we get all that done I will be able to accept booking on the Tika Trek travel agency. On the agency front yesterday I got to learn about a new jungle lodge in Tambopata that I am hoping to visit in February. need to get that email sent off.
soap has been very busy at it is the time of year when the Inca Trail companies must pass the annual inspection to see if they are up to scratch. They check all their equipment, with part of this being biodegradeable soap and detergent. So with about 200 companies in Cusco getting inspected we have our work cut out.
In addition we are taking on a few more clients, Amistad Sagrada in Pisac, they help young kids and families and have a small store in the Pisac main square that helps fund their projects. We will also be getting new supplies out to one of our old clients the South American Explorers, you can get all our products here. See www.saexplorers.org

For all you soap and travel requirements have a look at www.tikatrek.com   www.tikasoapperu.com

Buses in Cusco

I thought today maybe I could talk about the crazy micro buses in Cusco. Its always a little stressful getting on and off the bus in Cusco, its not like the UK where the bus must come to a complete stop and then the doors open gently and you pay your ticket sit down and then the bus departs again. No here it is a whole different kettle of fish, bus sort of stops and you get on at great speed with man or woman saying sube sube (means get on) and they mean fast as soon as you have one foot on the step doors close and bus is off, you may or may not get a seat.
You also need to pay your ticket which is easy if you are at the front of the bus, if not you have to get through the people to pay and when its time to get off you better get off fast.
They also have time cards that the ticket man must run and get stamped. One other weird and I mean weird thing about the buses is that if its is 30 degrees outside people still do not open the windows, people here are extremely scared of wind and cold, no cold drinks as you will get a cold.
Today is also exciting as we will be delivering our first order of chocolate chapstick, yummy. Visit the Choco Museo in Cusco to buy them.

Chocolate soap

Since we are on a mission to make and commercialise chocolate soap here in Cusco we have been doing a bit of studying on the properties of different soaps.
For example chocolate soap has rejuvenating properties helping with the elasticity of the skin and stimulates the central nervous system and the antioxidants prevent premature aging. In addition it is also very hydrating.
Not only does it have all these wonderful benifits it smells fabulous and looks great.
In about 1 month from now you will be able to buy it from info@tikasoapperu.com

Cost 80g bar $2.50US.
160g bar $4.50US

Coffee soap helps energise you, can lift your mood and can help you get rid of cellulite, can I say anymore.  With coffee beans in the soap it also has wonderful exfoliating properties.
Cost 80g bar $2.50US
160g bar $4.50US

Salt Soap is both stimulating and smoothing and has great exfoliating properties, and of course we use the wonderful soap from Maras which has been handmined for at least the last 500years.
In addition salt soap can also help with psoriasis and eczema and will help relax muscles after a hard day.

Cost 80g bar $2.50US
160g bar $4.50US
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Natural Loofah

After many years of searching, we are finally in possesion of Luffa Cylindrica a wonderful natural loofah from the jungle of Quillabamba, although does grow in Africa and Asia.
We are selling these in our shop at the price of 15 soles. Buy in conjunction with a nice 80g bar of soap for a nice gift.

NATURAL LOOFAH : LUFFA CYLINDRICA

Fair trade body loofah from the high jungle of Quillabamba. Direct from the farm to our shop. Great for the skin the exfoliating plant cleans up tired skin. Use with our soap and cream for best results.

Our products available at www.tikasoapperu.com

Our products

Natural soap created with olive oil, palm oil, coconut oil, distilled water and essential oils.

You pick which one you want and the size.
Prices

160g bar $4.00
80g bar $2.00
28g bar $1.50
15g bar $0.40 ideal for hotels.

The soaps are offered in the following fragrances.

Lavender
Lemon Grass
Lemon
Grapefruit
Wild Mint
Peppermint
Honey and Oats
Orange
Eucalyptus
Cinnamon
Patchouli

You pick which one you want and the size.
Cream

T'ika Soap - Cusco, PeruHand made luxurious body cream created using jojoba oil, cocoa butter, bees wax, aloe vera, distilled water, essential oil and grapefruit seed extract.
Prices

120g pot $10.00
60g pot $7.00
30g pot $3.00

Essential Oils

in 10ml presentation.
Prices

Lemon Grass $12.00
Thyme $12.00
Peruvian Wild Mint $15.00
Eucalyptus $12.00
Mint $10.00

T'ika Soap - Cusco, PeruShampoo
Prices

1 litre presentation $10.00

Conditioner
Prices

1 litre presentation $10.00

Oils

Pure Oils
Prices

Jojoba Oil 1 litre $30.00
Brazil Nut Oil 1 litre $25.00

Massage Oils
Prices

Jojoba with lemon grass $38.00
Jojoba with Lavander $38.00
Jojoba with Patchuli and Bergamot $40.00

Liquid Soap
T'ika Soap - Cusco, Peru

Delicious liquid soap perfect for travelling
Prices

Natural 1 litre $9.50
With essential oil $10.50

Washing Up Liquid
Prices

1 litre with lemon essential oil $10.50

OUR PRODUCTS : THE BEST PRODUCTS IN THE WORLD, CONTACT US FOR YOUR HOTEL, HOME OR AGENCY.

Natural Body Butter

Luxurious body cream made from rich jojoba oil from the coast of Peru and cocoa butter its the only way to hydrate your skin.
With a secret blend of oils and the addition of some luscious essential oils you not only look great but smell fabulous.
With presentations of upto one litre this is the perfect cream for a relaxing massage as jojoba oil is the most like the natural ceramide in your skin.

Got a favourite essential oil we can create a cream for you. With clients asking for different aromas from lemon to pachouli to a summer blend or even spring. Let us make a cream to suit you.

NATURAL BODY CREAM : CHOOSE YOUR OWN AROMA.