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Peru Project November 2026

Dates
November 12 - 22, 2026
Location
Peru
Participation Fee
$850
What's Included

Overview

Join Maranatha in Peru in November to build a new church for the community of Santa Patricia, a small rural settlement in the Pajarillo district of the San Martín Region in northern Peru.

In 2023, young missionaries came to evangelize this area, which had no Adventist presence. Church members from other places moved to this area to live and help further evangelize the region. After acquiring the land and having a place to meet, they managed to get some sheets and poles to build a roof for gatherings. However, they do not have the resources to build a better church. That’s why they need you!

Maranatha will build a new church in the Peruvian jungle, and you can be part of this mission story.

*At the end of this project, an optional excursion to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley will be offered (November 22-24).

Scope

Church Construction – Block work

Outreach

Leaders
Elmer Barbosa,
Director of Business Development
Itinerary
Thursday, November 12
Arrival in Tarapoto (TPP), Peru
Friday, November 13
Orientation and first work day
Saturday, November 14
Worship with the local congregation
Sunday, November 15
Work days
Saturday, November 21
Worship with the local congregation
Sunday, November 22
Departure from Tarapoto (TPP), Peru
Monday, November 23
Optional Machu Picchu Excursion
Tuesday, November 24
Departure from Cusco (CUZ), Peru
ARRIVALVolunteers will arrive in Tarapoto, Peru (TPP) on Thursday, November 12.Please wait for confirmation from Maranatha before purchasing your airfare to ensure there is still space on the project and to ensure you book the right flight.
DEPARTUREVolunteers joining the Optional Excursion to Machu Picchu will depart from Cusco, Peru (CUZ) on Tuesday, November 24. Those who are NOT joining the Machu Picchu excursion will depart from Tarapoto (TPP) on November 22.
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Travel Information

Volunteers will purchase their own plane tickets to Tarapoto (TPP) and from Cusco (CUZ) for the Machu Picchu excursion, or from Tarapoto (TPP), Peru, for those NOT joining the Machu Picchu excursion. The posted dates are the arrival and departure dates for the project location. You may need to leave home a day or two before the advertised start date to arrive on the right date.

Travel Resources

Butler Travel is our recommended travel agent (click here)

Excursions
Optional Excursion: Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu, on the other hand, is an ancient Incan citadel nestled high in the Andes, about 2,430 meters (7,970 feet) above sea level in southern Peru. Built in the 15th century and later abandoned, it remained hidden from the outside world until its rediscovery in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone construction, panoramic mountain views, and mysterious history. Scholars believe Machu Picchu may have served as a royal estate or religious site. Today, it is one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world, attracting millions who hike the Inca Trail or take the train to witness its majestic beauty.

Peru Facts & Figures

CAPITAL

Lima

POPULATION

34,528,657 (January 2024)

LANGUAGE

Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara

CLIMATE

Varies by region and altitude. Dry in the west, tropical in the east, temperate to frigid in the Andes.

RELIGION

Catholic 60%, Protestant Christian 15%, Unspecified 21%

CURRENCY

Peruvian Sol

Entry Requirements
  • Passports valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
  • Valid return ticket
Medical Requirements & Precautions
Contact Us Want to speak with someone at Maranatha directly? Please call our office at 916.774.7700 to speak with a volunteer specialist. Alternatively, you can send us an email.

 

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