They are currently implementing a project funded by the regional government of the Coquimbo region.
With the aim of becoming a 100% sustainable space, the group of artisans and producers of the Elqui Valley “Aldea Elquina” is implementing a self-sustainability project funded by the regional government of the Coquimbo region.
The initiative aims to promote greater awareness among citizens about the effects and consequences of climate change, in addition to preventing and reducing environmental pollution, as explained by the group’s president, Juan Sciorra. “We got this project after a lot of fighting, and we wanted to achieve it for a long time. The environment goes hand in hand with security, because in the area where we are located, we have little light, so we need lighting, and if we achieve this with clean and renewable energy, This is better.
The project is called “Self-Sustainability and Resilience of the Kwena Village” with an amount of US$4,243,959 from the Regional Fund for Environmental Initiatives. This seeks to enhance Aldea Elquina's energy self-sustainability and business resilience, through improvements
Environmental in its environment and space, installing affordable and non-polluting lighting and through this promoting education
Environmental as an added value to display the products of the artisans and producers group.
“We are working on different ideas to be 100% self-sustainable using clean energy. “In addition, we do works that are environmentally friendly, such as recycling works and using waste materials for use in our community spaces in the village.” Aldea Group President Elquina added
In this way, this project encourages the use of non-polluting energies that enhance the safety of the space and the environment in which it is located, benefiting the entire community of local producers, entrepreneurs, artists and craftsmen, increasing tourist attraction. National and foreign consumer.
Meanwhile, as of Tuesday, January 2, 2024, Aldea Elquina will return to summer season hours, meaning it will be open daily between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. In addition, various activities are planned for the summer. “We were only open Friday to Sunday for a long time, but since January 2 we have returned to extended summer hours, and we have many new features, including a café, reiki sections, and our own cafeteria, so we invite you.”
La Aldea Elquina is located between Domingo Faustino Sarmiento streets and the CH-41 international road, next to the Shell Service Center in Vicuña.
