Why twin with Machu Picchu, Peru?
Machu Picchu and Haworth are both world renowned places of interest and tourist attractions. There are also strong similarities between the places: Both are historic sites. Both landscapes are dramatic and inspiring. The Lost City ruins and the Cobbled Main St. Both have a similar number of visitors from around the globe. Both evoke past societies The semi rural / agricultural location. Both are valley areas Sacred Valley and Worth Valley. Similar village layout and population size. Both villages are served by a famous railway line. Machu Picchu inspired Fairtrade in Haworth Some of the goods, including coffee and crafts, which are sold through Fair Trade in the village come from the area around Machu Picchu. Sonia, whos smile inspired the setting up of Haworths Fair Trade shop, comes from the Sacred Valley area. Haworth residents who have travelled in Peru (independently of each other) came back and were inspired to promote Fair Trade they met in Haworth and through talking with other
