Gap Year Across Latin America! Costa Rica, Guatemala, & Peru

One of the most engaging and welcoming trips I’ve ever done!! I was able to do thing out of my comfort zone and get the whole experience of living in Costa Rica! I loved my house family (casa Marisol) she made sure that we were safe, welcomed and well fed 😁!! Not only was my stay homey but the staff was incredible! They were very supportive and friendly always making sure I felt comfortable in what I was doing. Quepos is beautiful and filled with many wonderful places to see and explore. I’m so grateful and happy I was able to do the tours and volunteer project! I had a blast and got to truly appreciate the pura vida life style 🤙

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I had a really fun time! There is a lot to do in Costa Rica and the free opportunities that maximo nivel have is a really good way to socialise. The workers here take really good care of us and the always meet us with a smile and good attitude. That’s the best thing about maximo novel! Good people with energy!!! At work I learned a lot and got to practise health care closer than before. The overall experience gave me new perspectives about how health care is outside Norway, and the equipment and facilities we have there should not be taken for granted.

I think Quepos was one of the best places that i’ve been to. the people, the food, the atmosphere. I just love it here. Also if you want to come here, be sure that you do the surfing classes for a week!! It was the best

My time in Costa Rica with Maximo Nivel was definitely one that I will cherish and hold near and dear to my heart for forever. There were so many amazing people to meet and so many amazing experiences to be had. My host mom, Marisol was an amazing host and made us all feel very comfortable and happy, all while keeping a fun and lighthearted atmosphere in the house. The campus in Quepos, Costa Rica is very comfortable and well made and I enjoyed spending time there as well!

I went to Cusco Peru where I studied Spanish and did construction volunteer. The host family was so sweet and the school was super fun. In Costa Rica volunteered at a local school and it was the best experience. The kids and teachers were amazing. The Spanish classes were wonderful as well. I learned a lot.

I had a very nice time here in Costa Rica, my family was very nice and ever was welcoming to me. Both of my projects were fun and I have learned a lot since being here! I am exciting for my trips to Guatemala and Peru

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The Spanish program itself was great. Since it was low season in Peru while I was studying I was able to get a lot of attention so my Spanish excelled rapidly. Cusco is a great city with many different learning and exploring opportunities.

My experience with learning Spanish at Maximo Nivel was very positive! It was a really intense course of 4 hours group class and 2 hours private class every day for 2 weeks but it really helped to improve my Spanish. As I already learned the times a few years ago the focus was rather on talking than pure grammar. The teacher was very helpful, attentive and gave me and the other student a great insight into the Peruvian culture. Besides the class I also enjoyed the free salsa classes and guacamole. Furthermore I felt that Maximo tried to provide safety guidance and information and informed us for example that there was a State of Emergency in the city and how to behave. Still Cusco felt like a really safe place and was an amazing start into my semester abroad in Peru. Thank you!

I am currently taking Spanish classes with Margarita in Antigua, Guatemala. She is absolutely fantastic and I am learning at a rather quick pace. She is knowledgeable, a great teacher, and fun to be around. The classroom dynamic is wonderful and it is a perfect mix of hard work and an easy going atmosphere. I intend to keep taking classes with her and improve my Spanish. Gracias!