1- What types of accommodation do we offer?
We recommend that you stay with one of our host families. The home stay programme involves experiencing the culture of the people and has the advantage of enabling the student and volunteer to be completely immersed in the intensive use of Spanish at home as well as our culture, customs, and traditional hospitality. We also offer hostels and flats. We will be glad to help you to find accommodation that meets your needs.
2 - Is the school near to my family house?
The PROYECTO PERU CENTRE is located in the centre of Cusco. Some of our host families are located in downtown Cusco, and are therefore within walking distance of the school. The majority of our host families are living around the city centre and are within a short bus ride (usually not more than 10-20 minutes).
3 - Will I get my own key?
Yes. Your host family will give you one.
4 - At what time do I need to return to the host home?
You are free to come and go whenever you wish. It is always appreciated if you inform the family about late returns, or meals that might be missed. Please also inform the family when you are off travelling so they don't worry.
5 - Will my host family take care of my laundry?
Laundry service is not included. In Cusco there are many laundry services. Your host will change your blankets and sheets every week.
6 - What does an average room include?
An average room contains a bed, a desk, a chair, a closet and a desk lamp. Our families provide clean rooms and welcome you to share the family areas (living room, dining room, etc.).
7 - Will I have my own bathroom with hot water?
PROYECTO PERU host families have hot water showers. Usually water is heated by an electric heating device which is part of the showerhead. Some of the homes have a central hot water tank. Usually the bathroom will be shared with the family.
8 - How many students will stay with one family? Can I stay with my partner?
We try to place only one student per family, but we have families that accommodate more than one student at a time. If you wish to stay with your partner or friend just email us after booking your courses and we will do our best to find an appropriate family for you.
9 - Where can I make phone calls? Can I receive calls?
To make a phone call you can use the phone of your host family. Probably the best way is to buy a prepaid phone card (you can get them easily) and follow the instructions on the card. You can also use the card with one of the hundreds of public phones located all around the city. You can receive calls at your family's home. Generally the Internet is the best way to contact people at home; you can find lots of Internet cafés near your host family’s home.
