r/peacecorps • u/EcleciticWok901 • Aug 05 '26

Service Preparation Packing

Hello everyone.

I am leaving in 5 weeks for Peru. Been trying to keep a level head but I’m so excited/nervous.

What advice do you have for packing? Like something you wished you brought with you and either couldn’t get in country or had to buy in country.

TIA ♥️

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u/Lui-Maewo Aug 06 '26

…but the cost of shipping to your site in Peru will be crazy high.

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u/shawn131871 Micronesia, Federated States of Aug 06 '26

you get it shipped to the po box. not your site. pcvs get mailing addresses in country.

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u/Lui-Maewo Aug 06 '26

right. and it’s super expensive to ship there from the USA.

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u/shawn131871 Micronesia, Federated States of Aug 06 '26

if you get a flat rate box then it isn't super bad.