In case you find yourself completely stuck and unable to communicate in Spanish, here are some very basic words and expressions in the indigenous languages of Quechua and Aymara.
rimaykullayki - hello
rikunakusun - goodbye
Ima hinalla? - How are you?
Imataq sutiyki? - What’s your name?
ñuqap ... sutiymi - My name is____
arí - yes
mana - no
allichu - please
añay - thank you
kamisaraki - hello
jakisiñkama - goodbye
kunjamaskatasa? - How are you?
jisa - yes
jani - no
yuspagara - Thank you