Behind Tumbo Travel, there are people, ideas, and collaborations that inspire and strengthen our project.
This page highlights the partners and contributors who accompany us on this journey.
Partners & Collaborators
Puka Tumbo S.R.L.
The parent company behind all our travel experiences in Peru and Bolivia.
- Puka Nina - Hauts Couturiers du Voyage
French Market
Our dedicated brand for French-speaking travelers.
PukaNina offers tailor-made itineraries, premium guidance, and a refined approach that aligns with the expectations of francophone travelers seeking personalized and exclusive experiences.
- Tumbo Travel - Where travel becomes a story
International Market
Our global brand, designed for English-, Spanish-, and Portuguese-speaking travelers.
Tumbo Travel focuses on authentic, immersive, culturally rich adventures rooted in responsible and sustainable tourism.
Local Partners & Field Collaborators
We work hand-in-hand with a wide network of local collaborators — certified guides, professional drivers, porters, muleteers, cooks, and logistical teams — whose expertise and dedication make each journey possible.
Technical Credits
The Tumbo Travel website is developed in-house by the Puka Tumbo S.R.L. team.
Our platform runs on a Linux server hosted in France (Hostinger) and relies on modern, secure, and open-source technologies.
Backend & infrastructure:
- Apache 2, PHP (OOP), MySQL
- Secure database access via PDO (prepared statements)
- Custom autoloader and internal content management modules
- CSRF protection, secure cookies, and server-side validation
- SSL certificates provided by Let’s Encrypt (Certbot)
Frontend technologies:
- jQuery for enhanced UI interactions
- Leaflet for dynamic and interactive maps
- Cropper.js for image management
- Custom AJAX system for dynamic page loading
- Fully responsive design and optimized CSS
- PWA support with a custom Service Worker
Performance optimization:
- Image compression and multi-format support (AVIF, WebP, JPG)
- Lazy loading and optimized LCP handling
- Preload & preconnect for critical assets
- Browser caching and resource minification
Security:
- Firewall (UFW) and intrusion mitigation (Fail2ban)
- Hardening of server and PHP-FPM configuration
- Continuous monitoring and log analysis
Photo & Media Crédits
Most of the photos you see on this website are taken by the Tumbo Travel team during our trips, explorations, and fieldwork.
We also gratefully include images shared by our local partners, guides, drivers, porters, muleteers, cooks, and communities who accompany us throughout Peru and Bolivia, and even clients who gently left us the right of use their images.
Thanks to them all !