Experience the call to Mission in Peru!
A week of encounter awaits as you serve our brothers and sisters, meditate with daily Spiritual reflections, and recharge through vibrant cultural experiences.
Use your time, talent and treasure to bring the gift of clean water through delivery of sanitation system solutions to rural towns.
Get ready for a week you will never forget while carrying out your personal call!
5h 39m
1h 45m
Your adventure begins with a welcome pickup from the Piura airport.
We'll organize transfer to lodging, get to know your drivers as you'll be with them all week!
Settle in to your room, rest and recharge...you'll need it for the busy schedule ahead!
As we get our bearings in Peru, we will enjoy a complimentary lunch followed by a visit to the market! This lunch is an opportunity to come together as a team before diving into mission work.
Each day we will travel by autobus to the surrounding towns and villages where we will encounter those whom we serve! Participate in workshops, manual labor, and more
In partnership with the Mission Center, we will have numerous opportunities to serve through their outreach programs. These include school visits, providing food and shelter needs, and hospice care, among others.
Whether serving through Santisimo Sacramento or Vera Aqua Vera Vita, we will return in the late afternoon each day for evening Mass.
In Colan, not only is there one of the first and oldest Catholic Mission Churches in South America, but beautiful sandy beaches.
Missionaries can enjoy water activities, sports games, socialize, and connect over the Mission Work of the week.
This trip provides a time and space for recuperation; as well as, bringing the team closer together after a week of serving others.
1h 30m
Pass the day in the capital city of Peru. Lima has a rich history and was once home to many Saints including St. Rose and St. Martin de Porres. Take in the views along the Costa Verde.
5h 57m
Travel Tips
When visiting Peru, be prepared for diverse climates - layers are essential for the hot days and cooler nights.
Dress modestly, especially in rural areas, to respect local customs.
Bargaining is part of the shopping experience in markets, so don't be shy!
Keep small change handy for local purchases.
Stay hydrated and try the local fare.
Lastly, learn a few basic phrases in Spanish to enhance your experience - locals appreciate the effort!
Spanish-speaking countries are especially polite and greeting people correctly will go a long way towards endearing you to the locals, be they friends, people you meet in shops or on the street.
#1 ¡Hola! – Hello
(O-la)
#2 ¡Buenos días! – Good morning!
(BWAY-nos DEE-as)
#3 ¡Buenas tardes! – Good afternoon/good evening!
(BWAY-nas TAR-des)
#4 ¡Buenas noches! – Good night
(BWAY-nas NOH-chays)
#5 ¿Cómo está? – How are you? (formal, to a stranger)
(KOH-moh eh-STAH)
#6 ¿Cómo estás? – How are you? (informal, to someone you know)
(KOH-moh eh-STAHS)
#7 Bien, gracias – I’m fine, thank you.
(bee-EN GRA-thee-as [Spain] / GRA-see-as [Latin America])
#8 ¿Cómo te llamas? – What’s your name?
(KOH-moh te YA-mas?)
#9 Me llamo… – My name is…
(May YA-moh… )
#10 Mucho gusto – Nice to meet you.
(MOO-choh GOO-stoh)
And of course, let’s not forget common courtesy!
#11 Por favor – please
(por fa-BOR)
#12 Gracias – thank you
(GRA-thee-as [Spain] / GRA-see-as [Latin America])
If you get stuck in your Spanish conversation, you can always fall back on these next two Spanish travel phrases to get you out of trouble.
#13 Yo (no) entiendo – I (don’t) understand
(yo no en-tee-EN-doh)
#14 ¿Habla inglés? – Do you speak English?
(Ab-la in-GLAYS)
There are hundreds of Spanish verbs to learn and, to make your life more difficult, these verbs conjugate (change form).
This means learning a verb is never as simple as learning one word; you have to learn multiple different forms.
Having said that, you might be surprised by how far you can get only knowing one simple verb: I want. Let’s take a look at how you can use it:
#15 Yo quiero un menú – I want a menu
(yo kee-EH-ro oon me-NOO)
#16 El quiere un taxi – He wants a taxi
(El kee-EH-reh oon taxi)
If you’d like to be a bit more polite (which is usually a good idea), you can also use:
#17 Quisiera … – I would like … (lit. I would want)
(kee-see-EH-ra…)
The simplest way to ask where something is, is to use ¿Dónde está? followed by the noun you are looking for:
#18 ¿Dónde está el baño? – Where is the bathroom?
(DON-day es-TAH el BAH-nyo?)
When travelling in a foreign country, if you're asking someone on the street for directions, don’t forget your manners! To get someone’s attention, start by saying:
#19 Disculpe – Excuse me
(Dis-KUL-pay)
#20 Con permiso/Perdóname – Excuse me
(Con per-MEE-soh / Per-DOH-nah-may)
Finally, Here are some key Spanish question words you need to know:
#21 ¿Quién? – Who?
(kee-EN?)
#22 ¿Qué? – What?
(kay?)
#23 ¿Dónde? – Where?
(DON-day?)
#24 ¿Cuándo? – When?
(KWAN-doh?)
#25 ¿A qué hora? – When/what time?
(A kay AW-ra?)
#26 ¿Por qué? – Why?
(Por kay?)
#27 ¿Cómo? – How?
(KOH-moh?)
#28 ¿Cuánto? – How much?
(KWAN-toh?)
#29 ¿Cuántos? – How many?
(KWAN-tohs)
#30 ¿Cada cuánto? – How often?
(kah-dah KWAN-toh?)
#31 ¿Por cuánto tiempo? – How long?
(por KWAN-toh tee-EM-poh)
Learning these basic phrases can make your interactions with locals much smoother and more enjoyable.
We're here to help you plan the perfect adventure! For any inquiries or assistance, feel free to reach out:
Phone or WhatsApp: +1 817 205 3166
Email: missions@veraaquaveravita.org
Address: 406 Sagebrush Trail, Murphy, TX 75094
Our team is available to answer any questions you may have regarding bookings, itinerary, etc. Let us help you plan your week on Mission!
Discover the universal call to Missionary Discipleship with this 10-day Mission Trip. All meals, lodging and transportation while in Piura are included in the cost. You can expect private accomadations and three ample meals per day.
While there is access to cash exchange, it is recommended Missionaries bring spare cash for discretionary consumption during transit or visits to private and public markets.
Going on Mission with Vera Aqua Vera Vita is your opportunity to fulfill the Great Commission (Mt. 28: 18-20) and give the gift of Living Water (Jn 7:37-39). From encountering those in need to immersing yourself in peruvian culture, the Peru Mission Trip promises to be life changing.
Next Steps
To finalize your booking, you can review the itinerary to ensure it meets your needs.
If you have any special requests or need assistance, our team is here to help create the perfect trip for you.
Once everything is set, simply confirm your reservation and get ready for an unforgettable experience in Peru!
Thank you for choosing to Mission with Vera Aqua Vera Vita!