Volunteers will arrive in Cusco, Peru (CUZ) on Friday, July 10, 2026, after 9 am.
Full
Peru Project July 2026
Between 2004 and 2006, Maranatha constructed nearly 100 church buildings in Peru to provide places of worship for the increasing number of congregations. As Seventh-day Adventist membership continued to grow in the country, Adventist Church leadership in Peru asked Maranatha to return in late 2019 to build more churches and schools. Peru was locked down for most of 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic. In 2022, restrictions were lifted, and a few volunteer projects took place in Peru. Later, social unrest led to Maranatha suspending projects in Peru again.
Trip Information
Overview
Between 2004 and 2006, Maranatha constructed nearly 100 church buildings in Peru to provide places of worship for the increasing number of congregations. As Seventh-day Adventist membership continued to grow in the country, Adventist Church leadership in Peru asked Maranatha to return in late 2019 to build more churches and schools. Peru was locked down for most of 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic. In 2022, restrictions were lifted, and a few volunteer projects took place in Peru. Later, social unrest led to Maranatha suspending projects in Peru again.
Despite the challenges, over 100 structures have been built in Peru in the last five years, and Maranatha has now selected the Rayanniyoc Church near the Sacred Valley for the July 10-20, 2026 Project. You can help build the walls for this new church. Depending on the skills of the volunteers who join the team, there may also be opportunities to conduct local community outreach, children’s programs, and health education.
Peru has many ecological systems, from the Pacific Ocean coastline to the Andes Mountains. It also has desert and jungle regions. The world’s largest river, the Amazon, starts in Peru and flows through Brazil before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.
This upcoming project will be at an altitude of 9,500ft near the famous Machu Picchu.
Leaders
Tyler and Jackie Duffy
Project Coordinators
Peter Thomas
Construction Superintendent
Itinerary
Arrival
Please wait for confirmation from Maranatha before purchasing your airfare to ensure there is still space on the project.
Departure
Volunteers will depart Cusco, Peru (CUZ) on Monday, July 20, 2026 before 6pm.
Flight Details
Volunteers will purchase their own plane tickets to and from Cusco (CUZ), Peru. The posted dates are the arrival and departure dates for the project. You may need to leave home the day before the advertised start date to arrive on the correct date. Maranatha representatives will meet volunteers upon arrival in Cusco.
Travel Resources
Butler Travel:
503-879-5005 or by email info@butlertravel.com
Friday July 10
Arrival in Cusco, Peru (CUZ)
Saturday July 11
Worship with a local congregation
Sunday July 12
Orientation and first workday
Monday July 13
Workdays
Wednesday July 15
Midweek Excursion: Rainbow Mountain
Thursday July 16
Workdays
Saturday July 18
Worship with a local congregation
Sunday July 19
Machu Picchu Excursion
Monday July 20
Departures from Cusco (CUZ)
Excursions
Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain
Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley. Built in the 15th century and later abandoned, it’s renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone walls that fuse huge blocks without mortar, intriguing buildings that play on astronomical alignments, and panoramic views.
Rainbow Mountain in Peru, also known as Vinicunca, is a striking Andean peak famous for its vivid, natural bands of color that appear as if the mountain were painted by hand. These layers of red, yellow, green, and turquoise were formed over millions of years by mineral deposits exposed as the ice melted, creating a surreal, almost otherworldly landscape. At over 16,400 feet above sea level, the mountain is surrounded by sweeping valleys, snow-capped peaks, and grazing alpacas, making the journey there as breathtaking as the destination itself.
What's Included
The participation fee covers housing during the project, daily vegetarian meals, ground transportation to and from the airport and project site, short-term travel insurance, a Maranatha t-shirt, and luggage tags. International or domestic flights, passports, and vaccinations are not included. All prices will be listed in US dollars. The project participation fee is split into a $1,000 tax-deductible portion and a $400 non-tax-deductible excursion fee.
Country Info
Project Site Info
Accommodation Details
Our group will stay at Florencio Casa Hacienda in Pisac, less than 30 minutes driving from the job site. Volunteers will gather for meals and worship in a conference room. Rooms have a private bathroom and may accommodate 1 to 4 beds for families. Individuals arriving alone should plan to stay in a multiple-occupancy room with a roommate. If you want to room with someone in particular, please let us know prior to the final deadline.