Peru
Peru is a truly diverse South American country which is rich in must-see sights from the snow-capped Andes Mountains to giant sand dunes in Huacachina. Here is our top 5 of things to experience in Peru which you can easily travel to after your volunteer placement.
Peru is a truly diverse South American country which is rich in must-see sights from the snow-capped Andes Mountains to giant sand dunes in Huacachina. Here is our top 5 of things to experience in Peru which you can easily travel to after your volunteer placement.
- Machu Picchu - the most famous Inca site in Peru, and a trip to this country would not be complete without a mountain trek on the Inca trail. Sunrise over these ancient ruins is a sight that will stay with you forever.
- Adreanline rush - if you like your extreme sports, Peru will not disappoint. Try out some sand boarding down the giant dunes near Huacachina, surf some extreme waves on Peru's coast, paraglide from the coastal cliffs of Lima, ride dune buggies and go river running in the Amazon - awesome!
- Arequipa and Colca Canyon - Arequipa is known as the “white city.” It is a beautiful colonial city which has been declared a UNESCO Human Heritage site. It is an ideal starting point for an overnight homestay near the volcanic Colca Canyon which is an area astounding scenic beauty.
- Amazon - the Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world and is home to many incredible animals including cougars, jaguars, tapirs, giant otters, llamas and over 1200 species of birds. Peru is an ideal starting point for your jungle adventures where you can explore the rainforest by foot and trek through the steamy forest.
- Shamans - if you are a spiritual person or interested in learning about the traditions of healers and spiritual advisors, Peru offers some interesting options from Amazonian shamans to Andean curanderos or even have a guinea pig rubbed over your body to remove impurities from your body!
Amazon Conservation
- Live in an award winning Eco lodge in the heart of the Peruvian rainforest
- Help conserve the Amazon rainforest
- Help scientists with their on-going research
- 4 day jungle expedition included if volunteering for 4 weeks or longer
Community Education volunteering
- Help fight poverty and child labour in Peru by providing educational and emotional support to children and adolescents from low income families
- Build self-esteem through helping plan and execute personal and emotional development workshops, crafts, and sports
- Experience the rich Peruvian culture and enjoy superb mountain scenery and plenty of outdoor activities
Orphanage volunteering
- Get involved in daily life at the orphanage, caring for around 25 young children
- Live in the beautiful ‘white city’ of Arequipa
- Explore amazing sights of Peru including the Colca Canyon and Machu Picchu