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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

Do I need to Speak Spanish to Volunteer in Cusco?

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Cathedral in Cusco

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

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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!

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Medical Intern helping locals

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

Experience volunteering in Cusco to the fullest

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volunteering in cusco

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.

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Hannah and Linda’s Experience in Cusco

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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 local school in Cusco through their partnership with. Proyecto Peru. They are working in Childcare as teachers and helping with activities for the kids.

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5 Peruvian Christmas Traditions

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5 Peruvian Christmas Traditions

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!

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Tahuantinsuyo, the Inca Empire

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Tahuantinsuyo

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!

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4 tips to be a more responsible volunteer

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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.

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