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Experience Cusco from the inside by sharing daily life with a local host family and immersing yourself in its culture, traditions and way of life. Practice Spanish in real-life situations and enjoy Salsa/Bachata classes as a way to connect with the local community through music and dance. Meet local people, discover Cusco and take part in social and cultural experiences while becoming part of the Corazón de los Apus community.
10 hours of help per week
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Music: Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.
Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Amount: US$ 349 Per week
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: Your contribution helps cover accommodation, meals, local coordination and support, Spanish lessons, dance lessons and culturals activities, and materials for our programs. Part of your contribution also supports Corazón de los Apus and its community projects, helping us continue our work with children, families and local initiatives. We believe in a transparent exchange where your stay also creates a positive local impact.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
How Our Program Works
Our program offers a genuine cultural immersion in Cusco, combining local family life, language, dance, culture and community.
👨👩👧 Host Family: Live with a local family, including accommodation and meals adapted to vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements when communicated in advance, while experiencing everyday Peruvian life.
🗣️ Spanish: 6 hours of Spanish lessons per week, plus real-life practice in markets, restaurants and local environments.
💃 Salsa & Bachata: 2 classes per week, followed by opportunities to practice socially in Latin music clubs and connect with local people. Dance also promotes physical, mental and emotional well-being.
🇵🇪 Cultural Immersion: Approximately 3–4 rotating social, cultural or educational experiences per week, which may include City Tours, local markets, gastronomy, Pisco Sour classes, Pub Crawls, yoga, wellness activities and Andean traditions.
🤝 Social Integration: Meet local people, other travelers and become part of the community through music, language and shared experiences.
❤️ Social Impact: Part of your contribution supports Corazón de los Apus and its social initiatives.
Activities rotate according to availability and length of stay, allowing longer stays to discover new experiences without repeating the same program.
Our goal is simple: Live, Learn, Connect & Contribute.
Activities & Schedule
The weekly schedule is flexible and organized around the participant’s classes, activities and free time.
Monday–Friday
* 🗣️ Spanish lessons: 2 hours per day, 3 days per week.
* 💃 Salsa/Bachata: 2 classes per week.
* 👨👩👧 Host family time and daily cultural exchange.
During the week
* 🎶 2–3 social outings per week to practice dancing and socialize.
* 🇵🇪 3–4 rotating cultural or social activities, scheduled according to availability.
* 🛒 Spanish practice in local markets, restaurants and other everyday environments.
Evenings & weekends
Some social, cultural or entertainment activities may take place in the evening or on weekends.
The exact schedule may vary each week depending on availability, local events, class times and the length of the participant’s stay. Free time is always included so participants can explore Cusco independently.
House & Community Rules
Our rules are simple and based on respect, communication and good coexistence:
🏠 Respect the host family, their privacy, home, routines and belongings.
🧹 Keep shared spaces clean and tidy.
🤝 Treat the family, local people, coordinators and other participants with respect.
🌎 Respect local customs, traditions and cultural spaces.
👥 Ask the family before inviting guests to the home.
🚭 No smoking inside the house.
🕐 There is no curfew. However, if you plan to stay out overnight or return very late, please let your host family know for communication and safety.
❤️ Most importantly: enjoy yourself, have fun and make the most of your experience with us! We want you to feel welcome, create great memories and enjoy every moment of your time in Cusco.
