EXPAND PERÚ BEYOND VOLUNTEERING

LIVE THE ANDES – DISCOVER PERU

Volunteers work Monday to Friday in our projects and have their weekends free to enjoy a variety of tourism, recreational, cultural, and exchange activities as part of their integration, learning, and personal experience in Peru. These activities are free of charge. We do not charge volunteers any additional fees for participating in these activities. Expand Perú is a social support organization, not a travel agency. Our priority is volunteering and cultural exchange. The activities offered on weekends are intended to complement the volunteer experience and help participants discover and connect with the Andes and Peruvian culture.

MORE THAN VOLUNTEERING. AN EXPERIENCE FOR LIFE.

Volunteering in Huancayo means becoming part of a community, while also having the opportunity to discover an extraordinary region. From a salsa class after work to a hike in the mountains, a visit to a traditional market, an evening spent with fellow volunteers, or a weekend exploring ancient Inca trails. You decide how you want to experience your time in the Andes.

HDISCOVER HUANCAYO ON FOOT Discover the city beyond the tourist trail.

Walk through its streets, explore its markets, taste the local food, and discover what everyday life in the Andes is really like.

You can: Explore the historic center of Huancayo Visit traditional local markets Take photography walks Visit churches and historic sites Discover local cuisine Enjoy cafés and cultural spaces Explore traditional neighborhoods Experience everyday life with local families

GO FOR A WALK — THE ANDES ARE JUST A SHORT WALK AWAY.

You don’t need to be an experienced mountaineer to enjoy nature. There are routes for different fitness levels and different ways to explore: Half-day hikes Full-day hikes Trekking Mountain lagoons Forests High-Andean landscapes Natural viewpoints Rural trails Nature photography

DISCOVER THE VILLAGES OF THE VALLEY The real Peru lies beyond the cities.

Around Huancayo, you’ll find communities and small villages where people still share a close connection with the land, their traditions, and one another. Visit: Rangra Nature · Rural Life · Mountains Quilcas Culture · Community · Landscapes Pucará Lagoons · Mountains · Adventure Sapallanga Tradition · Local Cuisine · Culture Hualhuas Handicrafts · Textiles · Culture San Jerónimo Handicrafts · Tradition · Local Life And we will continue adding more places throughout the Mantaro Valley.

FROM THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON A change of scenery in a single journey..

From Huancayo, you can descend from the mountains into the cloud forest and discover a completely different world. Chanchamayo Coffee · Cacao · Nature · Waterfalls San Ramón Mountains · Forests · Rivers · Adventure Central Jungle Biodiversity · Culture · Nature You can: Hike through the jungle Visit waterfalls Experience coffee and cacao Explore and observe nature Enjoy weekend getaways Take nature photographs

SHARE WITH OTHER VOLUNTEERS Because some of the best memories are made with friends.

During your stay, you’ll meet people from different countries and have plenty of opportunities to share experiences and enjoy activities together beyond volunteering. 💃 Salsa nights 🍽️ Dinners 🌆 Outings 🎶 Music 🚶 Walks 🏔️ Excursions 🤝 Volunteer gatherings 🥾 Hikes 🌎 Cultural nights ✨ Spontaneous activities

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WALK THE INCA TRAILS History you can walk through..

The Andes are more than just landscapes. They are paths, communities, stories, and territories that have been traveled for centuries. You can explore: Inca trails Ancient communication routes Archaeological sites Mountain landscapes Rural communities Trekking routes

ADVENTURE IN THE ANDES For those looking for a little more adrenaline..

ADVENTURE IN THE ANDES If you’re looking for adventure, there are plenty of ways to explore the Andes: 🥾 Trekking ⛺ Camping 🚵 Mountain biking 🧗 Rock climbing 🪨 Rock forests 🏔️ High-altitude adventures 📷 Nature photography 🦅 Wildlife watching 🌄 Sunrises and sunsets

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LEARN SOMETHING NEW Take home more than just memories.

Your time in Peru can be an opportunity to learn things you never imagined. 💃 Salsa: Learn the basic steps and enjoy a night of Latin music. 🍲 Peruvian Cuisine: Learn how to prepare some of the dishes that are part of our culinary traditions. 🇵🇪 Spanish: Practice Spanish in real-life, everyday situations. 🎨 Andean Culture: Discover local techniques, expressions, and traditions. 🎶 Music & Dance: Get closer to the cultural expressions that are part of life in the Mantaro Valley.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Expand Peru also organizes a variety of leisure activities with our volunteers, giving us the opportunity to get to know each other and spend time together outside of our volunteer work. The idea is simple: to enjoy good times, have fun, and share experiences together. Weekends are especially a great opportunity to make the most of our free time by traveling, enjoying a local lunch, going out, or dancing together.