Thank you very much for your interest in my culture, I truly hope you enjoy this story. I am sure that many of you have never heard Quechua. And to answer the question you are probably asking right now, Quechua is the original language spoken in Peru before the Spanish colonization in 1532, and if you have never heard it before, today is your lucky day.

Deep within the mountains of northern Peru, an ancient treasure was hidden, guarded by a spirit that protected its shine and its secret. It was said that no one who reached Uchu Picchu could touch the gold without facing trials that would reveal their heart. Many had tried, but few returned, and those who did told stories of shadows, riddles, and lessons that changed their lives.

A young villager named Túpac, curious and brave, decided to undertake the adventure. With each step toward the mountain, he felt that something was watching him. Upon reaching the entrance of the sanctuary, a deep voice echoed among the stones: (Who are you, human?)

Túpac trembled but answered firmly: (I am Túpac, I have come to know the treasure)
The spirit appeared through the mist, imposing yet serene. Its eyes reflected centuries of wisdom and challenge.
(Not all humans reach here; many try out of greed) said the guardian

Túpac replied (I do not come to steal; I only wish to learn and understand)

The spirit smiled slightly, and the first trial began. Túpac had to cross a narrow path full of traps and riddles. Each step taught him something about his own courage and the importance of humility. He learned that greed could be his worst enemy, and that true valor was not in taking the gold, but in respecting what time and the gods had protected.

In the heart of the sanctuary, surrounded by gold and precious stones, Túpac found an altar where the guardian awaited him.
(I have arrived, may I approach?)
(Yes, come closer) the spirit replied

There, Túpac realized that the treasure was not only material: it was knowledge, teachings, and harmony with the mountain and its secrets. Each gem, each object, told stories of those who had protected ancestral wisdom. The young man understood that respect and learning were the true reward.

When he descended from Uchu Picchu, Túpac carried with him only a memory: a small stone that shone with the light of dawn, a symbol of the lesson learned. He never spoke of gold or riches; he only shared his experience and the guardian’s teaching: true wealth lies in the heart and in respect for the sacred.

From that day, the legend of the guardian of Uchu Picchu and the young villager was told in nearby villages, reminding everyone that greed can blind, but courage, humility, and respect always open the way to true wisdom.