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Gap Year Programs in South America

Picture this: Ancient Incan ruins alongside Spanish colonial cobblestone streets, while the beats of an African-Brazilian drum pour out of the city plaza. South American gap years do not disappoint! This is a continent with layers of history and natural landscapes that stop you in your tracks. When you’re hiking the cool Andean mountaintops or canoeing the misty Amazon River, you’ll have to take a pause to enjoy those views. Your gap year in South America happens only once, so savor the panorama! Hey...that’s the same word in Spanish. ;)
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144 Gap Year Programs in South America

The Intern Group
9.4650 reviews

The Intern Group

International Internship Programs in Colombia

The Intern Group is the leading provider of internship programs i...

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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
9.54767 reviews

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 9...

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Impact Gap Year
102 reviews

Impact Gap Year

Conservation Explorer

Visit three different continents in a single program, traversing ...

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Institute for Global Studies
9.437 reviews

Institute for Global Studies

IGS Wildlife Rehabilitation Internships

Get the chance to work with injured animals from the Amazon rainf...

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
9.6837 reviews

GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad

GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with awa...

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Pacific Discovery
9.4122 reviews

Pacific Discovery

Peru, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands Gap Semester

Pacific Discovery's South America Gap Semester is a transformativ...

MAXIMO NIVEL
8.867 reviews

MAXIMO NIVEL

Country Jumper Gap Year - Costa Rica | Guatemala | Peru

In three of the world's most beautiful countries—Costa Rica, Guat...

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Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
9.7651 reviews

Seamester Study Abroad at Sea

Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages

Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more th...

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Mente Argentina
1016 reviews

Mente Argentina

Mente Argentina: Ultra Intensive Spanish Program

The Mente Argentina Ultra Intensive Spanish Program is designed f...

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Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI)
9.7970 reviews

Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI)

Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Volunteer in Galapagos

Volunteer at the Galápagos National Park and get the chance to as...

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EF Gap Year
8.7431 reviews

EF Gap Year

EF Gap Semester: 10-Week Programs in Multiple Destinations

Embark on a unique global experience in 10 weeks. An EF Gap Semes...

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Gapforce
916 reviews

Gapforce

South America Explorer with Gapforce

Visit two of South America’s most iconic countries – Peru and Ecu...

Oyster Worldwide
94 reviews

Oyster Worldwide

Gap Year Travel with Oyster Worldwide

Interested in taking a gap year? Do it with an organization well ...

Linguistic Horizons
9.6428 reviews

Linguistic Horizons

Internship in the Sacred Valley, Peru

Intern abroad with Linguistic Horizons in the Sacred Valley of th...

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Intern Abroad HQ
9.2569 reviews

Intern Abroad HQ

Intern Abroad HQ - Affordable Internships From Just 2 weeks!

Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your c...

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Amazing!

May 21, 2025by: Clo Debray - United KingdomProgram: South America Explorer with Gapforce
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Peru and Ecuador are now my absolute favourite countries, the salkantay trek was breathtaking and truly a one in a lifetime experience that you have to see- the best five days of my life. Met loads of amazing like minded people too, friends for life for sure!!

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