Links section

Here you can find links to websites connected to Otra Cosa Volunteer Agency or recommended by us.

More information about Huanchaco and Trujillo

Although we now have a wider range of projects,most are still based in sunny Huanchaco or nearby Trujillo.

To find out more about what its like here you can try the links below.

For Huanchaco click on one of the links below.
huanchacovivo.com - the official tourist web-site for huanchaco

huanchaco.com

turismohuanchaco.com

For Trujillo click on one of the links below - and beware if you search the Internet yourself there is Trujillo in Spain and in Venezuela, so be sure to choose the right Trujillo.

trujilloperu.com - for information specific to Trujillo

enjoyperu.com - then click on Trujillo, or explore more generally about tourism in Peru

Other Volunteer Opportunities in Peru

Maybe you liked a lot what you saw that Otra Cosa has to offer in volunteer opportunities but for some reason or the other it didn´t work out. Why not try your luck elsewhere? Below you find some links to webpages where Otra Cosa is mentioned because they have the same mind set as Otra Cosa in offering volunteer opportunities. So check it out:

Volunteer South America´s site lists the more obscure & little known low/zero cost volunteer programs in South America. The site is designed for backpackers / independent travellers looking for a real volunteer experience abroad, without paying excessive middle-man or agency fees:
For info about volunteersouthamerica.net
go to volunteersouthamerica.net

True Travellers Society is a Canadian based not-for-profit organization created by travellers, for travellers. They are dedicated to providing information that will help independent travellers get the most out of their experiences abroad:
www.truetravellers.org

Where to stay in Lima and/or arrange airport pick-up

There are lots of places to choose from in Lima. However, we recommend Casa Ana run by a Dutch husband and Peruvian wife team. Casa Ana is clean, safe, affordable and reasonably comfortable and we've negotiated a 5% discount for Otra Cosa volunteers from the already reasonable prices.
There are some cheaper places to stay in Lima and also more luxurious and expensive places, but from the feedback we've had from many volunteers staying there, Casa Ana provides a good balance and a safe, friendly atmosphere for your first days and nights in Peru.

They can also arrange airport pick-up for a reasonable price, given a little notice.

To contact them directly, use the link below
Casa Ana
or visit their web-site
Go to the Casa Ana site

Travel and associated information for Dutch & Belgian volunteers

OtraCosa´s volunteer agency also functions as a so called ¨JOHO Centre¨ for Northern Peru. We cooperate with JOHO (see www.joho.nl to offer quality and cheap practical preparations for dutch and belgian volunteers travelling abroad. Click on the links below for more information on cheap airfares, insurance, travel gear and other discounts.

Special work-, travel and study insurances:
cheap insurances

Cheap and flexible airfares for students and youth: cheap airfares

Handy packing list:
packing list

Discount Cards:
JOHO card&compas and
International Discount Cards

Other links

Fairmail
For info about Fairmail fair trade cards
go to Fairmail

Movimiento

info about Movimiento web-site design
Go to Movimiento

Nii

Kelly (dutch/English) and Choco (Peruvian) run a local cafe called Chocolate in Huanchaco and also offer fair trade products mainly made by local women

The mission of Nii is to offer products with a Fair Trade Philosophy. We support national artisans, namely woman. By selling there products. This way they can improve there quality of their health care, education, environment and homes.

Find out more on their web-site
Go to Nii