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Customize Your GAP Year Program in Guatemala!
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Work, study, and travel in Guatemala with Maximo Nivel’s top-rated Gap Year program! With this customizable program, you can immerse yourself in a country that is rich in culture, adventure, and natural beauty while building skills and experiences that will shape your future. Elevate your resume with Spanish immersion, TEFL certification, hands-on volunteering projects, and academic credits—all while forging deep connections with local communities and fellow travelers. The standard gap year program in Guatemala is a 12-week or 24-week itinerary. Your program begins in the historic pueblo of Antigua, Guatemala, then brings you to the Tikal archaeological site and back again to Antigua. If you’re craving more flexibility, you can also personalize your gap year adventure by creating your own itinerary! Scroll down to our FAQs to learn more :)
Work, study, and travel in Guatemala with Maximo Nivel’s top-rated Gap Year program! With this customizable program, you can immerse yourself in a country that is rich in culture, adventure, and natural beauty while building skills and experiences that will shape your future. Elevate your resume with Spanish immersion, TEFL certification, hands-on volunteering projects, and academic credits—all while forging deep connections with local communities and fellow travelers. The standard gap year program in Guatemala is a 12-week or 24-week itinerary. Your program begins in the historic pueblo of Antigua, Guatemala, then brings you to the Tikal archaeological site and back again to Antigua. If you’re craving more flexibility, you can also personalize your gap year adventure by creating your own itinerary! Scroll down to our FAQs to learn more :)
Program Highlights
Build real-world independence and career confidence through customized 12 to 24-week gap year tracks tailored to your personal goals.
Seamlessly combine intensive Spanish immersion, hands-on community service, and accredited TEFL certification into a single international experience.
Immerse yourself in the local culture with welcoming host-family homestays, tandem language exchanges, and 24/7 on-the-ground staff support.
Contribute directly to essential community initiatives across high-need sectors like Healthcare, Teaching English, Eco-Agriculture, and Animal Care.
Experience bucket list weekend excursions and regional travel alongside an international network of like-minded gap year peers.
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Quick Details
- Antigua, Guatemala
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- During High School
- Post High School
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Experiential Learning
- Internships
- Language Immersion
- Medical
- Scuba Diving
- Self-Discovery
- Spanish
- Sports
- Teach Abroad
- Volunteering
- Wilderness
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Antigua, Guatemala
Types and Subjects
- Types
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Experiential Learning
- Internships
- Language Immersion
- Medical
- Scuba Diving
- Self-Discovery
- Spanish
- Sports
- Teach Abroad
- Volunteering
- Wilderness
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- During High School
- Post High School
Age Requirement
14+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Starts At
- 12 weeks: $4,495
Program Cost Includes
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Emergency Support
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- In-Country Orientation
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Wifi Costs
- Language Lessons
- Some Program Activity Costs
Payment Terms
- Payment Plan
- Upfront Deposit
- Changes Allowed
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Written Application
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Work, study, and travel in Guatemala with Maximo Nivel’s top-rated Gap Year program! With this customizable program, you can immerse yourself in a country that is rich in culture, adventure, and natural beauty while building skills and experiences that will shape your future. Elevate your resume with Spanish immersion, TEFL certification, hands-on volunteering projects, and academic credits—all while forging deep connections with local communities and fellow travelers. The standard gap year program in Guatemala is a 12-week or 24-week itinerary. Your program begins in the historic pueblo of Antigua, Guatemala, then brings you to the Tikal archaeological site and back again to Antigua. If you’re craving more flexibility, you can also personalize your gap year adventure by creating you...

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Work, study, and travel in Guatemala with Maximo Nivel’s top-rated Gap Year program! With this customizable program, you can immerse yourself in a country that is rich in culture, adventure, and natural beauty while building skills and experiences that will shape your future. Elevate your resume with Spanish immersion, TEFL certification, hands-on volunteering projects, and academic credits—all while forging deep connections with local communities and fellow travelers. The standard gap year program in Guatemala is a 12-week or 24-week itinerary. Your program begins in the historic pueblo of Antigua, Guatemala, then brings you to the Tikal archaeological site and back again to Antigua. If you’re craving more flexibility, you can also personalize your gap year adventure by creating you...
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