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Intern Abroad in Cusco Peru with Intern Abroad HQ

Peru Internships

Intern in Peru with Intern Abroad HQ and discover Cusco, an ancient city nestled in the Andes mountains with endless Inca trails, ruins, temples, and adventures to be had! Choose from a diverse range of short-term internship programs in Peru, including Psychology, Physical Therapy, Dentistry, Midwifery, Physician’s Assistant, Special Education, Youth Development & Education, Marketing & Communications, and Veterinary & Animal Care. With affordable fees and top rated programs, Intern Abroad HQ offers the best internship opportunities in Peru for students, graduates, career changers, and gap year travelers!

  • Program Fees from $1129 for 2 weeks
  • Includes arrangement of your placement, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, and 24/7 in-country support

  • Accommodation in homestays

  • Based in Cusco, one of South America’s oldest and most beautiful cities

  • Internships begin every Monday

Explore internships in Peru
Gain academic or course credit
Fully hosted experience from $1129
Includes accommodation & meals
Start dates every Monday
Intern for 2 weeks to 24 weeks
Spanish language lessons available
Get job-ready with our Experiential Learning Curriculum
Requires a minimum of beginner Spanish

Internship opportunities

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Dentistry
Cusco
Dental Internships in Cusco
Internship Abroad in Cusco

Assist practicing dentists with general clinical checks, patient treatments and hygiene promotion. This is a Spanish-speaking internship.

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Marketing & Communications
Cusco
Marketing & Communications Internships in Peru
Internship Abroad in Cusco

Develop and implement communications strategy and gain digital, social and in-person marketing skills! This is a Spanish-speaking internship.

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Midwifery
Cusco
Midwifery
Internship Abroad in Cusco

Assist local midwives as they work with new and existing mothers at various stages of their pregnancy. This is a Spanish-speaking internship.

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Physical Therapy
Cusco
Physical Therapy Internships in Cusco
Internship Abroad in Cusco

Gain experience and boost your qualification by assisting local therapists at a range of placements. This is a Spanish-speaking internship.

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Physician Associate
Cusco
Physician Associate Internships
Internship Abroad in Cusco

Physician Associate internships are perfect for those wanting first-hand experience of Latin American healthcare. This is a Spanish-speaking internship.

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Veterinary & Animal Care
Cusco
Veterinary Internships in Cusco
Internship Abroad in Cusco

Support vets as they treat a range of animals, while also assisting local shelters care for abandoned dogs. Basic Spanish language skills required.

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Free-time experiences & tours in Cusco

Take your internship to the next level with Intern Abroad HQ's affordable activity and tour add-ons in Cusco! Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto an internship program.

Cusco City Tour
Cusco City Tour

Explore the city of Cusco and its popular archaeological sites

$18

Cusco City Tour

Cusco City Tour
Explore the city of Cusco and popular archaeological sites including the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomach’ay, and Puca Pucara.
...
$18 pp
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
    • Brazilian Reals - R$
    • British Pound Sterling - £
    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
    • Chinese Yuan - CN¥
    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • Tour guide
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an internship program
  2. Your dedicated Program Manager will confirm availability and book your place on your chosen tour(s) and help you organize your trip.
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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 4 Day, 3 Night
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 4 Day, 3 Night

Enjoy this unique Wonder of the World on an affordable 4 day, 3 night tour.

$357

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 4 Day, 3 Night

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 4 Day, 3 Night
Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan capital of Cusco is a must-see for those interning in Peru. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, and named as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, Machu Picchu is one of the world’s top tourist destinations attracting over one million visitors annually. Intern Abroad HQ’s 4-day & 3-night tour is an affordable and safe way to explore this unique Wonder of the World.

On day one you'll travel by bus from Cusco to the beginning of the Llactapata track. Here you'll ascend to the archaeological site of Llactapata, enjoying lunch before continuing on to Huayllabamba, an isolated Andean community where you will camp for the night. 

Day two you'll enjoy breakfast before trekking through Tres Piedras and Llulluchapampa, reaching the peak of the Inca Trail - Warmiwañusca. Along the way you'll have lunch, before descending to Pacaymayo where you will have dinner and camp for the night. 

Day three after breakfast we will continue your trek, visiting the ruins of Runkurakay and Sayacmarca. You will also visit Puyupatamarca (cloud city), another important archaeological site before spending your last night camping at Wiñayhuayna.

Day four after breakfast you'll begin your hike through the high jungle to Inti Punku - “The Gate of the Sun”. This is alternative access to Machu Picchu, and provides impressive views of the entire archaeological marvel. On arrival to Machu Picchu, you will have a 2-hour guided tour, visiting the main sites. Afterward, you will have some free time to explore before walking down to Aguas Calientes where you will catch the train to Ollantaytambo and then a bus back to Cusco. 

...
$357 pp
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
    • Brazilian Reals - R$
    • British Pound Sterling - £
    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
    • Chinese Yuan - CN¥
    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
  • Meals - 3 lunches, 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts (vegetarian options available).
  • Transfer from Cusco
  • Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
  • Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
  • Dining tent, chairs and tables.
  • Tents for 2 and mattresses.
  • Bilingual guide specialized in the Inca Trail.
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an internship program
  2. Your dedicated Program Manager will confirm availability and book your place on your chosen tour(s) and help you organize your trip.
Apply now Log in
Lake Titicaca - 2 days, 1 night
Lake Titicaca - 2 days, 1 night

Enjoy the beauty of this secluded Lake on an affordable 2 day, 1 night tour.

$132

Lake Titicaca - 2 days, 1 night

Lake Titicaca - 2 days, 1 night
Lake Titicaca has a history of mysticism. Sitting 3,800 meters above sea level, its the world’s highest navigable body of water and sits between the border of Peru and Bolivia. Intern Abroad HQ’s 2-day & 1-night tour is an affordable and safe way to explore this unique wonder.

On day one you'll make your way from Cusco to Puno where you'll enjoy breakfast before being transfered to the port of Puno. Here you'll board a motorboat headed for Amantani Island where you'll be served lunch and dinner before spending the night at a local family’s house. 

Day two you'll enjoy breakfast at your host family’s house before travelling by boat to Taquile Island and receiving a guided tour. Later you'll head to the Uros Floating Islands where another guided visit follows. You'll then return to Puno and have some free time in the city square to explore. From here, you'll take a taxi, bus, or personal transport (own expenses) to the Bus Terminal to take the bus from Puno back to Cusco.
...
$132 pp
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
    • Brazilian Reals - R$
    • British Pound Sterling - £
    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
    • Chinese Yuan - CN¥
    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • Return transport from Cusco to Puno
  • Guided tour of Amantani, Taquile and Uros islands.
  • 1 night at a local family’s house on Amantani island.
  • 2 breakfast
  • 1 lunch
  • 1 dinner
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an internship program
  2. Your dedicated Program Manager will confirm availability and book your place on your chosen tour(s) and help you organize your trip.
Apply now Log in
Cusco City Tour
Cusco City Tour

Explore the city of Cusco and its popular archaeological sites

$18

Cusco City Tour

Cusco City Tour
Explore the city of Cusco and popular archaeological sites including the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomach’ay, and Puca Pucara.
...
$18 pp
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
    • Brazilian Reals - R$
    • British Pound Sterling - £
    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
    • Chinese Yuan - CN¥
    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • Tour guide
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an internship program
  2. Your dedicated Program Manager will confirm availability and book your place on your chosen tour(s) and help you organize your trip.
Apply now Log in
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 4 Day, 3 Night
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 4 Day, 3 Night

Enjoy this unique Wonder of the World on an affordable 4 day, 3 night tour.

$357

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 4 Day, 3 Night

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 4 Day, 3 Night
Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan capital of Cusco is a must-see for those interning in Peru. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, and named as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, Machu Picchu is one of the world’s top tourist destinations attracting over one million visitors annually. Intern Abroad HQ’s 4-day & 3-night tour is an affordable and safe way to explore this unique Wonder of the World.

On day one you'll travel by bus from Cusco to the beginning of the Llactapata track. Here you'll ascend to the archaeological site of Llactapata, enjoying lunch before continuing on to Huayllabamba, an isolated Andean community where you will camp for the night. 

Day two you'll enjoy breakfast before trekking through Tres Piedras and Llulluchapampa, reaching the peak of the Inca Trail - Warmiwañusca. Along the way you'll have lunch, before descending to Pacaymayo where you will have dinner and camp for the night. 

Day three after breakfast we will continue your trek, visiting the ruins of Runkurakay and Sayacmarca. You will also visit Puyupatamarca (cloud city), another important archaeological site before spending your last night camping at Wiñayhuayna.

Day four after breakfast you'll begin your hike through the high jungle to Inti Punku - “The Gate of the Sun”. This is alternative access to Machu Picchu, and provides impressive views of the entire archaeological marvel. On arrival to Machu Picchu, you will have a 2-hour guided tour, visiting the main sites. Afterward, you will have some free time to explore before walking down to Aguas Calientes where you will catch the train to Ollantaytambo and then a bus back to Cusco. 

...
$357 pp
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
    • Brazilian Reals - R$
    • British Pound Sterling - £
    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
    • Chinese Yuan - CN¥
    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
  • Meals - 3 lunches, 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts (vegetarian options available).
  • Transfer from Cusco
  • Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
  • Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
  • Dining tent, chairs and tables.
  • Tents for 2 and mattresses.
  • Bilingual guide specialized in the Inca Trail.
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an internship program
  2. Your dedicated Program Manager will confirm availability and book your place on your chosen tour(s) and help you organize your trip.
Apply now Log in
Lake Titicaca - 2 days, 1 night
Lake Titicaca - 2 days, 1 night

Enjoy the beauty of this secluded Lake on an affordable 2 day, 1 night tour.

$132

Lake Titicaca - 2 days, 1 night

Lake Titicaca - 2 days, 1 night
Lake Titicaca has a history of mysticism. Sitting 3,800 meters above sea level, its the world’s highest navigable body of water and sits between the border of Peru and Bolivia. Intern Abroad HQ’s 2-day & 1-night tour is an affordable and safe way to explore this unique wonder.

On day one you'll make your way from Cusco to Puno where you'll enjoy breakfast before being transfered to the port of Puno. Here you'll board a motorboat headed for Amantani Island where you'll be served lunch and dinner before spending the night at a local family’s house. 

Day two you'll enjoy breakfast at your host family’s house before travelling by boat to Taquile Island and receiving a guided tour. Later you'll head to the Uros Floating Islands where another guided visit follows. You'll then return to Puno and have some free time in the city square to explore. From here, you'll take a taxi, bus, or personal transport (own expenses) to the Bus Terminal to take the bus from Puno back to Cusco.
...
$132 pp
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
    • Brazilian Reals - R$
    • British Pound Sterling - £
    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
    • Chinese Yuan - CN¥
    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • Return transport from Cusco to Puno
  • Guided tour of Amantani, Taquile and Uros islands.
  • 1 night at a local family’s house on Amantani island.
  • 2 breakfast
  • 1 lunch
  • 1 dinner
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an internship program
  2. Your dedicated Program Manager will confirm availability and book your place on your chosen tour(s) and help you organize your trip.
Apply now Log in
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