Care for Cuzco: Heart of… (trip)

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Care for Cuzco: Heart of the Inca Empire

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8 Days, from $1,250* per person. Year-round.

Accommodations: Basic. Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)

Overview of Care for Cuzco: Heart of the Inca Empire

Cusco is known the world over as the enchanting heart of the Inca civilization, and is the gateway to one of the great wonders of the world: Machu Picchu. With its narrow, cobblestone streets, Colonial architecture atop Incan stonework, and locals in vibrant and traditional dress, you will forget you are living in the 21st century

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Max group size: 12

Special information

  • Family oriented trip.

Itinerary

You will be staying and working in a home for impoverished children from rural households. While some of the children have families, most are too poor to care for them. Without this home or "alburgue," they would have no educational opportunities. There is no limit to the needs at this facility. Projects may include improvements and maintenance to the facility such as painting classrooms, creating a garden, or constructing desks and beds. The children attend public school in Cusco during the day, but you will have ample opportunities to work directly with them after classes and on the weekends. You may also visit a local family to construct a Lorena stove. Your hosts will chose your volunteer projects prior to your trip based on the immediate needs of the children's home

The children's home is located just a few minutes drive from all the major sites within Cusco and the main square. Volunteers will stay in dormitory rooms (2 to 3 per room) on site at the childrens home. Modern plumbing, warm running water, flushing toilets, and electricity are all available. Traditional, delicious Andean meals are prepared fresh daily for you.

Volunteers can make a scheduled excursion to Machu Picchu (at your cost, since your program fee can not be used for this due to tax regulations), and to other various surrounding ancient sites, several of which are in very close walking proximity. You will also have free time to explore the charming pedestrian town of Cusco with your fellow volunteers, to learn how to make Peruvian food, etc. Past groups have met with traditional shaman to learn about their way of life. Others have gone on a Pisco sour tasting mission. Depending on your cultural interests, your volunteer coordinator will help organize these cultural explorations

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