Travel Pachamama Peru

Why should a volunteer choose our place?

Because this is more than a volunteer experience ; it is an opportunity to slow down, connect with local people and experience everyday life in the Peruvian Andes.

We are a small, locally run project in Huancayo, so volunteers are not just another number. We offer a personal, welcoming and relaxed experience where cultural exchange goes both ways: you share your skills, ideas and culture with us, and we share our home, traditions, food and knowledge of the Mantaro Valley with you.

You will have the opportunity to support English learning in a rural school and also practice Spanish in a fun, natural way. Our Spanish sessions are not traditional classroom lessons. Your host will spend about an hour a day helping you develop practical, conversational Spanish through everyday situations, activities, games and real-life conversations , so you can actually use Spanish while living in Peru.

Outside of volunteering, you can discover local communities, markets, food, crafts, landscapes and Andean traditions, experiencing a side of Peru beyond the usual tourist route.

We are looking for people who are curious, responsible, positive and open-minded, travelers who want to contribute, learn, laugh, connect and enjoy the experience without needing to “save the world.”

If you are looking for an authentic cultural exchange, meaningful connections, everyday Spanish practice and a chance to experience the Peruvian Andes from a local perspective, you may feel right at home with us. ❤️

We are a small, family-run team with years of experience welcoming travelers and volunteers from different parts of the world.

We believe that a good volunteer experience should feel like a genuine cultural exchange. We treat our volunteers with respect, kindness and warmth, and we make an effort to get to know each person who comes to stay with us.

Because our project is intentionally small, we can offer personal guidance and support throughout your stay. We will help you understand the local culture, get around Huancayo, feel comfortable in your new surroundings and make the most of your time here.

At the same time, we value independence. We love sharing meals, conversations, local experiences and laughs with our volunteers, but we also want you to have your own time and space to explore, rest or simply enjoy your trip.

We believe the best exchanges happen when everyone brings something to the experience ; skills, curiosity, respect, good energy and a willingness to learn from one another. 🌿

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Reviews

5.0
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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0
About the experience in: Huancayo, Peru

France

5

Volunteering went very well! It allowed me to practice Spanish and to learn a bit more about Peruvian culture. I was there in July, during the local festivities.
The accommodation in Huancayo, close to the city center, is pleasant and the ranch is in Matahuasi, 50 minutes by car and 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. To get there, the combi costs 4 soles and the taxi ranges from 28 to 40 soles per trip.
The host family and the ranch owner are very welcoming, helpful, and willing to chat. I had a very good experience and some unexpected adventures by their side!

3 months ago

About the experience in: Huancayo, Peru

France

4

I had a great experience for 10 days with the organization! Su, Vero and the whole family welcomed me very well and made me feel at ease in the house. At the ranch, I was able to learn to prepare and ride the Peruvian Paso horses and the basics of care because the ranch owner is a veterinarian. It is better to speak Spanish because even though Vero accompanied me at the beginning to help me understand, I went there alone after a few days. I also got to visit the city of Huancayo and its surroundings with my hosts or guided tours. I keep very fond memories :)

3 months ago

About the experience in: Huancayo, Peru

Brazil

5

Su y Vero are incredible people! I arrived to practice my Spanish and to live an authentic experience in Peru, and they exceeded all my expectations. They made me feel at home from day one. They recommended many activities to me in my free time, such as helping children at a school, riding a Peruvian Paso horse, and learning salsa. I recommend Su y Vero to anyone who wants to live a more authentic experience in the mountains of Peru, share with a warm family and take memories that will stay in the heart long after the trip ends :)

4 months ago


Veronica Ruth Angela replied

Aww thank you dear Verena for your lovely words!!
You left a mark on our hearts!💕
We love you!
Family forever!

About the experience in: Huancayo, Peru

Spain

5

Gracias! Tanto a la querida familia que nos cuidó tanto como a la escuela que nos acogió con mucho amor desde el momento en que llegamos. Trabajar aquí es una experiencia increíble, una oportunidad para conectar con locales, generar un impacto en los niños de la escuela y aprender sobre su cultura. Lo recomendamos mucho y nos llevamos a Huancayo en nuestros corazones.

over 2 years ago

About the experience in: Huancayo, Peru

Portugal

4

We had a wonderful week in Huancayo. We stayed in the family house. During the week, we went to the school independently and arranged our schedule together with our assigned teachers (English - Julie - and PE - Patty and Vladimir). We ended up combining between the two classes, which meant we had full days, from 8am to 3:30pm, and had lunch at the school with the teachers (menu for 7 soles). The contact with the kids was amazing, the teachers really gave us an important role to talk to the kids, answer all their questions, which made them so happy! It was truly an enriching experience!

over 2 years ago


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