Rainforest Conservation in Peru

If you can handle hard work, you're going to have a lot of fun here. The people are great and easy to talk to, always very helpful. Activities were so much fun, and hanging out with the other volunteers makes it even better. it's a great place to learn about yourself, others, and the place you're in.

I stayed in Taricaya for four weeks. It was the best four weeks of my life. Everything was so different but at the same time so familiar. Like it was how I was supposed to live. The sounds, the weather, the time we had to wake up, all of them were so easy for me to accept. And the activities we did, all of them were so good, they had meaning. Nothing like the things we do in school or in camps. I saw a lot of animals and plants that I didn't even know exist. And everything and everyone there was so calm. The time was running differently there, slower or quicker sometimes.

This experience is awsome for a lot of reasons ; First things first, Peru is a beautiful country, and the Amazionian rain forest is one of the most beautiful things i've seen in my entire life. At the Taricaya reserve, I felt useful and not like a random tourist, i felt like i was doing something really meaningful. Everyone at the reserve was nice and friendly, and wanted to share their knowledge with us. I did many things and different activities, from farming to building, or feeding the animals... Thank you to Taricaya Eco Reserve and Projects abroad for this amazing experience !

My stay at Taricaya EcoReserve lasted two weeks, which made for a truly incredible experience. I was given the chance to explore a whole new culture, work with flora and fauna and meet amazing people, some of which have truly impacted me with their stories and others which I have formed strong friendships with! I would definitely recommend this to anybody who takes an interest in travelling, geography, the environment and doesn’t mind getting muddy!