Program Reviews

I was fresh out of school and decided it was time to do something life changing, so I packed up and hopped on a plane. It was definitely terrifying traveling somewhere alone, but when I arrived I immediately felt welcomed and comfortable. In my time at Yana Cocha I learned a great deal, laughed, explored, partied, and made lifelong friendships. I always felt encouraged to try more and do more. By the time I had to (sadly) say goodbye I had become an entirely different and better person thanks to my time there. I will never forget the beauty and the experience of Yana Cocha.

Before visiting Yana Cocha, I had never been out of the country. The coordinators and other volunteers were so incredibly helpful in teaching me about the country, the animals, and how to further my experience as a traveler. The animals at Yana Cocha were nothing short of amazing, friendly and funny and always always happ (The hardest part of leaving was the dogs). The volunteer cabanas and washroom facilities are great and no one seemed to ever have an issue with them. I would 100% recommended volunteering at this place if you're a first time adventurer, seasoned explorer, or anything in between.

It's been something like four years since I volunteered at YanaCocha and not a day goes by where I don't miss it! I had the most amazing experiences and made several friends for life there. You get to care for and learn about some incredibly interesting and somewhat unique animals; all with a ton of character (I still talk about Bill the Capybara!!) I went for a month and ended up staying for three which proves how much fun it is - I'd recommend YanaCocha to anyone and everyone!