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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

The Value of Spanish for Proyecto Peru Volunteers: Connect, Communicate, Contribute

January 29, 2026November 14, 2025 by Cali

Do you value authentic travel experiences and genuine connections with the people, culture, and language of the places you visit? Are you someone who seeks personal and academic growth through adventure — willing to step into the unfamiliar to discover more about yourself and the world? If this sounds like you: at Proyecto Peru you … 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

Experience volunteering in Cusco to the fullest

February 18, 2026May 5, 2020 by Coen

Are you excited to volunteer at a project in Cusco? There are so many ways you can make this an unforgettable experience. There are numerous benefits to volunteering, whether you are abroad or at home, it is a unique experience. Cusco is one of the best places to volunteer in Peru and Latin America. With various projects in the region, we can always find something that fits your wishes.

Hannah and Linda’s Experience in Cusco

February 18, 2026April 14, 2020 by Coen

Let’s get to know two of our volunteers a little more. Meet Linda(18) and Hannah(18) from Germany. They arrived in Cusco 3 months ago after doing some volunteering work in Zanzibar.

Currently, they are volunteering at a locla school in Cusco through their partnership with. Proyecto Peru. They are working in Childcare as teachers and helping with activities for the kids.

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!

Tahuantinsuyo, the Inca Empire

February 13, 2026November 13, 2019 by Coen

As a responsible volunteer looking for opportunities in Peru, it is important to know some of the country’s history. So, when you look up information about Peruvian history on the internet, you might have seen the word Tahuantinsuyo or Tawantinsuyo. Likely a term you might have never heard before. What exactly is Tahuantinsuyo? How did it start? How big was it?

The first thing you need to know is that Tahuantinsuyo is another term for the Inca Empire. If you want to know more about this vast empire, keep reading!

4 tips to be a more responsible volunteer

February 12, 2026October 9, 2019 by Coen

Volunteering abroad can be a meaningful experience. It can broaden your perspective, strengthen your skills, and allow you to contribute to a community in a practical way. However, good intentions are not enough. Poorly designed volunteer programs can unintentionally cause harm, create dependency, or prioritise profit over impact.

If you are considering volunteering in Peru or elsewhere, here are four principles to help you approach the experience responsibly.

The best bars in Cusco

February 12, 2026October 1, 2019 by Coen

“You can’t buy happiness, but you can prepare a cocktail. And that’s kind of the same thing.”

This article was published in 2019 so some information may be out of date

When googling Cusco while researching volunteerin in Peru, I’m sure you are bombarded with cute photos of llamas and alpacas (and, of course, you’re not able to tell which one is which). And you’re also bombarded with beautiful photos of Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, the Sacred Valley, Lake Humantay, and the list goes on.

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.