Description

Staying at a typical Uruguayan Ranch (estancia) is a very good way to explore the Uruguayan countryside, and just can be as relaxing or adventurous. You can really immerse yourself in the language and customs of the warm and welcoming people.

It is certainly an unusual way to spend your time abroad, but this is exactly why this program is to unique! Your stay will be off the beaten path, progressive, and somewhere you have never been before.

The Ranch is located in a very beautiful setting and offers outdoor activities like horseback riding, hiking, bird watching, and fishing. Tourists from all over the world visit the Ranch to enjoy the peace and quiet.

The workdays in the country are long, but fortunately there are a variety of jobs to do which keep things interesting.

Highlights

A really unique way to get to know the life of an Uruguayan Gaucho.

If you have the opportunity, go for it. Don't have too many expectations, just enjoy the adventure.

Travel Types

• Eco Tours
• Horseback Riding
• Sports

Qualifications

Watch our horse fans!

The candidate should have previous experience with horses. The position consists in working side by side with a typical Uruguayan Gaucho (kind of cowboy). You will help taking care of the horses and train them for endurance competitions. Furthermore, you will help breaking in young horses.

Intern Types

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please contact us.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Equestrian
• Fixing Fences

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

Flexible

South America Inside's Mission Statement

Our programs are addressed to the humanitarian traveler, whether you are a student, professional or retiree. Anyone who wants to explore Latin America not as a mere tourist, but rather as an insider through an experience that goes beyond the ordinary, we invite you into our community! We organize Spanish and Portuguese courses as well as internship and volunteer work positions in nearly all countries of Central and South America. We help in organizing language courses, internships, volunteer work projects as well as in choosing the right country for you. We aim to select partners who are just off the beaten path and/or entail unique and special features to make your experience unforgettable!

Year Founded

2003