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Do I need to Speak Spanish to Volunteer in Cusco?

January 27, 2026 by Lexi Stubbs

Why Volunteer In Peru? Cusco, Peru is one of the most popular volunteer destinations in the world. It is a city incredibly rich with opportunities for both cultural and personal exploration. There are dozens of major museums, archaelogical sites and monuments just in the city itself and hundreds of sites in surrounding areas. It is … Read more

Why Is Peruvian Spanish Considered So Neutral?

January 28, 2026January 22, 2026 by Charles

For many people deciding where to learn Spanish, one question comes up again and again: which variety of Spanish is the most neutral? Spanish is spoken by more than 500 million people across 20 countries (21 if we count the US/Puerto Rico) on multiple continents, and no single version can be considered truly “standard” in … Read more

How to be a responsible volunteer and contribute the most!

February 10, 2026May 20, 2021 by Coen

Volunteering is a great experience for both local projects and volunteers. Sometimes however, it can be challenging to discover how you can contribute and actually make a difference. The goal of Proyecto Peru is to support volunteers so they can fully exploit their skills to help local projects. Responsible volunteering focuses on the needs and … Read more

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

February 17, 2026February 25, 2020 by Coen

It’s Luca’s last week volunteering at our offices and we’re sad, but very happy for all his adventures in this foreign land. He wrote this account of his final adventure: hiking to Machu Picchu on the Salkantay Trek.

Visiting the Machu Picchu is definitely a must-do if you travel to Peru. I have been in Peru since September doing volunteer work, and it was finally time to go there and explore the lost city of the Incas. There are several ways to get to the famous ruin: By train, by bus – or with your own feet. A trek seemed to be the best option for me because I could experience the beautiful mountains of the Andes and the wilderness of Peru. In a group of 10 people and our tour guide, we started the Salkantay trek on the January 18^th 2020.

5 Peruvian Christmas Traditions

February 17, 2026December 11, 2019 by Coen

Family gatherings around the Christmas tree, celebrations, recipes for delicious meals and, of course, Christmas lights. Every year, many families around the world do all this before the arrival of Christmas. This is the season to have your tummies and hearts full, and share memories and stories with your loved ones.

Peru, thanks to its diversity, is a country that carries different traditions in every region, even for Christmas. In this country you can see how people pass on their Christmas traditions from generation to generation.

In this post, you will be able to explore Peru’s great Christmas traditions in different regions. And, if you’re in Peru, you will be able to choose what tradition to experience!

Qoyllur Riti, a religious festival like no other

February 17, 2026November 27, 2019 by Coen

Peru is still a very religious country, especially in the highlands. In Cusco, the heart of the Inca Empire, Qoyllur Riti has a special place in the locals’ hearts. A mix of Andean mysticism and Western religion. This festival attracts more than 10,000 people every year.

It is celebrate in May or June. So if you are here in those months discover all the wonders the Qoyllur Riti has to offer!

The Cusco Flag

February 17, 2026November 20, 2019 by Coen

One of the first things visitors to Cusco comment on is the flags. From the giant flag in the city centre to those on buidlings all over the city. Maybe the first thought you had when seeing this was Wow, Cusco is very LGTB friendly! I’m afraid the Cusco flag is not the same as the LGTB one. It has a different meaning . If you want to know more, then keep reading!

Learning Spanish in Peru: My experience

February 13, 2026October 30, 2019 by Coen

In this article, Laura Graichen shares her experience learning Spanish with Proyecto Peru.

Five years ago, I came to South America with zero knowledge of the Spanish language. I thought that I would be able to get by with just some hand signals and a few rords, but nothing could have been further from the truth. Some basic knowledge of Spanish is actually indispensable as it makes traveling a lot easier. In addition, it is a much nicer travelling experience if you can chat a little with the locals. You immediately get a lot of respect if they only see that you are trying!

8 free things to do in Cusco

February 17, 2026October 16, 2019 by Coen

This article was published in October 2019. Some information may be out of date

Chances are that the Inca capital, Cusco, is on the programme during your tour through Peru. From here you can make trips to the famous surrounding Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley and of course the once in a lifetime excursion to the not-so-hidden Inca city of Machu Picchu.

Cusco is a lively, welcoming and friendly city where you will find many remnants of the resourceful Inca. For this reason many travellers choose to stay in the city for a little longer. And even if you’ve just booked an expensive excursion to Machu Picchu or are travelling on a limited budget, these eight tips for free activities in Cusco prove that a few extra days don’t have to cost much at all and are also great for those volunteering or interning for a few weeks.

The best 4 places to volunteer abroad in Peru

February 11, 2026September 25, 2019 by Coen

There are many decisions to make when it comes to volunteering abroad. The most important decisions you will have to make are where to volunteer and for how long. No matter the country, you have to find a place and project that suits your interests, goals and skills, this way you will be making an genuine impact both in the project and on your self.

Peru is one of the most popular, and in our opinion best, places to volunteer abroad. You can help educate children in one of its cities, work in a local hospital in the Andes or even help with Amazon protection efforts. Peru is a very diverse and multicultural country that offers a variety of unique experiences to visitors and volunteers.