WHAT YOU CAN DO IN PERU

FREE-TIME ACTIVITIES

Huanchaco is a beautiful coastal town where the waves are perfect all year long, which makes this place popular among surfers. The long beaches and relaxed atmosphere is attracting both Peruvians from nearby cities and backpackers traveling through Peru. This gives the small town an extremely welcoming and friendly vibe where the locals, volunteers and travelers are interacting and getting to know each other on a daily basis. The city has adapted to this mix and hosts many cafés, restaurants, yoga studios, surf schools, gym and other activities and sports that are available for everyone. However the town still remains a quiet, easy-going place that retains its fishing-village ambience. Over the last three millennia, locals have stuck to traditional ways of fishing, going out on their caballitos de totora (traditional reed fishing boats), and using their nets to gather their catch for the day. Furthermore, Huanchaco is surrounded by mountains where it is possible to go hiking (tours are arranged by local guides, at reasonable prices). If you prefer cultural activities, the district is home to Chan Chan, the largest pre-Columbian city in South America and is only a few minutes away from Huaca del sol y de la luna, which are among the most well-preserved temple ruins of the old Incan empire that can be found in Peru.

Not only does Huanchaco have plenty of activities within the town, Trujillo - a big city only 15 minutes from town, has many different opportunities as well. Here you can find everything from shopping to concerts and nightlife. Peru offers an infinitive amount of beautiful views, adventure and culture. A 9 hours bus ride away, there's a beautiful white mountain range, the cordillera blanca, situated in Huaraz which offers a good many hiking and climbing possibilities in the most fascinating landscape. A bit closer by, you could also visit the beautiful city Cajamarca, go to Chicama for the longest left hand wave or go for a hike in the desert.

PERKS OF VOLUNTEERING

Being an intern with us is a great opportunity to gain international experience and get to know a culture and people that is different from one's own. We take very good care of our volunteers and interns not only in their projects or during their working hours but also outside of the volunteering. We think it’s important that our volunteers enjoy the entire experience they get while working with us and make sure that everyone feels welcome in the organisation, the city and the group which becomes sort of a second family. We organise trips and activities and give you the best recommendations of where to travel and what to do in and around Huanchaco. The city Huanchaco itself is a reason to come here and join our community.

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SPANISH LESSONS

We have different Spanish teachers available for volunteers to choose from. They have individual and group lessons as well as online if a volunteers wishes to prepare for their trip.