Community development in Oxapampa

For this scheme you are based directly in the Amazon cloud forest which in an incredibly unique experience. We went hiking further into the forest where I was taught more about the environment and the different species that inhabit it. They are trying to educate the area on reforestation and techniques to prevent environmental damage which we played a role in. I met so many new people who were so welcoming and ready to help whenever needed. I don’t speak Spanish but that didn’t hinder my time there at all, I even picked up some Spanish while I was out there. I was also able to visit incredibly locations in Peru before and after my volunteering such as Lima, Machu Picchu, Cusco and the oasis in Huacachina! Highly recommend.