Internships in Puerto Maldonado, Peru

Peru is a fascinating and beautiful country with many volunteer projects and internships available. With an extensive Pacific coastline, a vast area of Amazon rainforest, and the magnificent Andes, Peru will allow you to experience much of what South America has to offer. Wildlife, beaches, historical sites, and the most beautiful mountains in the Andes range are abundant. There are also interesting cities full of colonial history, especially Cusco, an archaeological paradise. Our projects in Peru are available for anyone interested in volunteering in the developing world, including those on a college summer break, gap year, career break, or volunteer vacation. You may join one of our various volunteer projects, including care, teaching, medicine and healthcare, conservation and environment, sports, Inca culture & community, as well as learning to speak Spanish or Quechua.

Immerse yourself in the Amazon with Hoja Nueva's ecological research internship. Join experts in studying the Las Piedras region, engaging in projects like camera trapping mesopredators, analyzing population dynamics of felids and anurans, and investigating rodent habitat selection. Experience fieldwork, data analysis, and conservation in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Regardless of experience, you'll contribute to vital research, such as caiman genetic studies, wild felid genetics, gut microbiome analysis, eDNA research, macaw behavioral studies, and monitoring of released wildlife. Be part of a program with minimal environmental impact and significant personal growth. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in learning and making a difference in the Amazon!