David Esquer

What Should I Pack for My Volunteering Trip to Cusco? A Complete Packing Guide

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So you have booked your trip, your start date is on the calendar, and a couple days from takeoff, you are staring at an empty backpack wondering what on earth to bring. If you are getting ready to spend time volunteering in Cusco, packing can feel surprisingly overwhelming. You are heading to a high-altitude city … Read more

What Volunteering in Cusco Really Looks Like

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A Week in the Life of a Proyecto Peru Volunteer When people see themselves volunteering in Cusco, they often imagine something out of a travel brochure: pictures of smiling backpackers, snapshots of one of the wonders of the world (Machu Picchu), mountain backdrops, llamas on cobblestone streets, and the occasional shot of someone holding a … Read more