Volunteer Vacation (212)Follow Laura and Nicole on a "volunteer vacation" in Peru. The women help to restore ancient Inca terraces, work with schools and participate in a conservation program in the Amazon rainforest at the Taricaya Research Centre in Cuzco. But they still have time to visit the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, shop in a vibrant Peruvian market and take some time at the Rumichaca Hostel.
- Peru is divided into three main areas: La Costa, the coastal areas; La Sierra, the mountain areas; and La Selva, the rain forest area.
- In Peru, the average temperature in summer is 77 F, in winter, 55 F
- Spanish is the main language of Peru. In rural areas, people speak Quechua (Qheshwa), a language dating back to the Inca Empire.
- Teaching & Projects Abroad has volunteer programs in 16 countries.
Teaching & Projects Abroad
West Orange, New Jersey
Volunteers pay $2,500-$3,000 US to participate for up to three months, which includes travel, food, lodging and medical insurance.
888-839-3535
info@projects-abroad.org, www.projects-abroad.org
Programs include areas of teaching, medicine, conservation, journalism, care and community action, veterinary medicine, business, archaeology and Inca projects.
Volunteers are ages 17-70, with the average age 18-25.
Hosteria Rumichaca
Cuzco, Peru
Nightly rates begin at $50 US and include breakfast and dinner.
hrumichaca@yahoo.com, www.hrumichacacuzco.com
Located in Sacred Valley, in a rural area surrounded by forests
For travel bookings and vacations, please contact:
LanChile Vacations
877-219-0345
www.lanchilevacations.com
LanChile is Chile's largest domestic and international airline.
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