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Costa Rica's Most Popular Internships: 67 Options

by: Institute for Global Studies

5 (3)Since 1999

Costa Rica is a personal favorite of IGS staff members and a location we are all too happy to nudge students looking to practice their Spanish. In the capital city of San Jose, previous participants have worked at a language school where they assisted in the classroom and tutored children. One of our law students requested work in a bilingual law office in the downtown area and we secured a terrific litigation attorney for her. In the highlands of Monteverde, past interns have assisted a rainforest education institute that serves visiting school groups. They helped the local staff educate visitors on the dynamics of what makes a cloud forest unique. Our internship program includes a range of activities such as guided night excursions in search of tree-dwelling ocelots (wild cats) and monstrous tarantulas. Some participants enjoyed rafting through the Pacuare River, a well-reviewed travel spot. One student called it the journey of a lifetime. A side trip to La Fortuna Volcano is sure to produce some excitement while witnessing New World monkeys and some of the world’s most poisonous snakes.

Program Highlights

Land an internship placement in the field of IT in your desired city.

Work with a media team and experts who are respected in their field.

Go through intensive training to learn the basics of animal care.

Immerse yourself in a foreign culture, especially in the arts, while working in a museum.

Intern in the field of early childhood education and development.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • Short Term
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement: 18-30
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Animal Sciences
  • Archaeology
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Development
  • Education
  • Finance
  • Graphic Design
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resources
  • Human Rights
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Marine Science
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Media
  • Museum Studies
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Resort
  • Social Work
  • Sports
  • Sustainable Development
  • Theater, Drama, & Dance
  • Tourism
  • Web Design
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Types:
  • Animals
  • Art
  • Experiential Learning
  • Internships
  • Journalism
  • Language Immersion
  • Spanish
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jan 06, 2026

Awards

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

5

Total Reviews

3

i loved the traditions

December 19, 2020by: Yeiji S - South Korea
5

i and my co-interns are given work on research and digital marketing. we worked with a bunch of interesting people that are not just experts on their fields, but also fun to be with. after our long day, we eat out with officemates. our favorite place is in cocina eclectica in San Jose, capital city. i was there in the winter months of December and so we also participated in their christmas celebrations and exchange gifts. i love the traditions!

Strategic first step before I officially start my law school (hopefully in Harvard) in the next year

December 19, 2020by: Mister Samuel F. Croft - United States
5

I am an aspiring attorney. Law is my ultimate passion and childhood dream, even. Henceforth, I asked the respectable Mr. Adams to look for a legal internship for me, which specifically concerns criminal defense. I am beyond grateful for the IGS staff and mentors that communicated with me. I am now more aware of legal concepts and terms. This is a strategic first step before I officially start my law school (hopefully in Harvard) in the next year.

Cute kids, very much participative

December 19, 2020by: Riyanna M - Mexico
5

Worked in one of the private schools in san jose as a tutor and teaching staff, teaching English and Spanish. my most delightful part is when we the students did a performance for us. they are so cute and very much participative. very active in sports too. I'm happy I took the plunge and did this internship

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Animal Sciences
  • Archaeology
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Development
  • Education
  • Finance
  • Graphic Design
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resources
  • Human Rights
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Marine Science
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Media
  • Museum Studies
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Resort
  • Social Work
  • Sports
  • Sustainable Development
  • Theater, Drama, & Dance
  • Tourism
  • Web Design
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
  • Types
  • Animals
  • Art
  • Experiential Learning
  • Internships
  • Journalism
  • Language Immersion
  • Spanish

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • Short Term
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
Gap Year Timing:
  • Post High School
  • During College
  • After College

Age Requirement

18-30

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Internship Placement
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
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Costa Rica is a personal favorite of IGS staff members and a location we are all too happy to nudge students looking to practice their Spanish. In the capital city of San Jose, previous participants have worked at a language school where they assisted in the classroom and tutored children. One of our law students requested work in a bilingual law office in the downtown area and we secured a terrific litigation attorney for her. In the highlands of Monteverde, past interns have assisted a rainforest education institute that serves visiting school groups. They helped the local staff educate visitors on the dynamics of what makes a cloud forest unique. Our internship program includes a range of activities such as guided night excursions in search of tree-dwelling ocelots (wild cats) and m...

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