Sabbatical in Peru
Get out of everyday life and into a completely different world. Many people want to get away from their stressful (professional) everyday life during their sabbatical and gain new impressions and experiences. A break in Peru offers a perfect opportunity for this. Because: In the third largest country in South America there is not only spectacular natural landscapes and evidence of ancient cultures to discover, but also alternative life plans that let you see your life from a new perspective.
Your sabbatical in Peru gives you the opportunity to explore the country's spectacular nature. From the rain forest to deserts and steppes to the high mountains, you will find almost everything that our earth has to offer there. Enclosed in the fascinating nature, there are also thousands of testimonies of ancient cultures and peoples, such as the famous Machu Picchu ruins or the mysterious Nazca Lines. In combination with the wide range of cultural activities and the excellent Peruvian cuisine, the result is a mix that makes Peru one of the most popular travel destinations in Latin America.
Popular projects
Peru | Social & Teaching
from 4 - 24 weeks
from 19 years
Peru | Creative & Community
from 4 - 24 weeks
from 17 years
Your sabbatical in Peru at a glance
5 reasons why Peru is a great country for your sabbatical
- Peru is a dream travel destination for superfood fans: amaranth, chia seeds, quinoa and other super-healthy trend foods grow here and are one of the reasons why Peruvian cuisine enjoys such an excellent reputation.
- Comparable to Italy or Greece, Peru has an extremely rich cultural history. Throughout the country you will find remnants of ancient civilizations, ancient archaeological sites and traces of the legendary Inca Empire.
- Probably the most famous remnant, the ruined city of Machu Picchu, was even officially declared one of the new seven wonders of the world.
- Due to the different cultural influences, Peruvian society is incredibly diverse. An example: In addition to the three official languages Spanish, Quechua and Aymara, a total of 41 other languages are spoken.
- Would you like even more variety? No problem! High mountains, deserts, tropical forests and many other natural landscapes ensure that you will find no fewer than 80 of the 100 scientifically defined climates in Peru.
Our sabbatical projects in Peru
If you want to get involved in the social field in Peru, ours is the right choice Project on leisure activities and handicrafts in a women's shelter in Peru. Underage mothers, who often became pregnant as a result of sexual assault, find a new home here. The women's shelter offers them free housing, childcare support and various leisure activities. Meanwhile, the young women should learn to organize their lives independently.
Your tasks are to develop creative leisure activities for the women. For example, by organizing workshops on the topics of dance, music, painting or handicrafts. A prerequisite for participation is a knowledge of Spanish of at least B1 level.
If you have professional experience in the psychological field, you can also get involved in the psychological care of the young women. For the Psychotherapy project in the women's shelter in Cusco In addition to previous subject-specific experience, a good knowledge of Spanish (at least C1) is mandatory.
Your free time in Peru
Like the country itself, the opportunities for spending your free time in Peru are extremely varied. The Andes, the Amazon Rainforest, the Atacama Desert, the Pacific Coast, the thousands of rivers and lakes and the country's rich cultural heritage all invite you to explore and marvel. There are also spectacular natural wonders, such as Lake Titicaca with its floating villages, the famous rainbow mountain “Vinicunca” or the Colca and Cotahuasi Canyons, the two deepest gorges in the world.
Your project location in Cusco is also perfectly suited to deal with the rich cultural history of Peru. The oldest city in South America that is still inhabited today reflects the history of Peru, from the Inca period, through Spanish colonial rule, to the 21st century, like hardly any other place in the country. In addition, the former Inca capital is the starting point for tours to the world-famous ruined city of Machu Picchu.
