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Customized GAP Year Programs in Latin America
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Make your gap year one to remember with Maximo Nivel! Work, study, and travel through Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru, and immerse yourself in Latin America’s rich culture and history. This is not your average gap year program. With Maximo Nivel, you can build new skills, elevate your resume, and get academic credit, all while having the outdoor adventure of a lifetime with like-minded travelers from around the world. Gap year programs combine volunteer work, Spanish classes for all levels from beginner to fluent, TEFL certification, and lots more. Standard programs run for 12 or 24 weeks, but you can also create your customized itinerary! Can’t decide on just one location? Be a “country jumper” and design a gap year that includes Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Maximo Nivel also offers a unique Freshman Semester Abroad where you can spend a semester or an entire year abroad and then enter university with 12 to 32 academic credits.
Make your gap year one to remember with Maximo Nivel! Work, study, and travel through Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru, and immerse yourself in Latin America’s rich culture and history. This is not your average gap year program. With Maximo Nivel, you can build new skills, elevate your resume, and get academic credit, all while having the outdoor adventure of a lifetime with like-minded travelers from around the world. Gap year programs combine volunteer work, Spanish classes for all levels from beginner to fluent, TEFL certification, and lots more. Standard programs run for 12 or 24 weeks, but you can also create your customized itinerary! Can’t decide on just one location? Be a “country jumper” and design a gap year that includes Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Maximo Nivel also offers a unique Freshman Semester Abroad where you can spend a semester or an entire year abroad and then enter university with 12 to 32 academic credits.
Program Highlights
Choose between Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru—or hop between all three—on fully customizable itineraries tailored to your personal goals.
Combine intensive Spanish immersion, hands-on community service, and internationally accredited TEFL certification into a single resume-boosting gap year.
Keep your educational goals on track by earning official, transferable academic credits while gaining real-world international experience.
Build real-world skills through meaningful volunteer projects and internships across essential fields like Wildlife Conservation, Micro-Business, and Education.
Immerse yourself in the local culture with welcoming host-family homestays, tandem language exchanges, and 24/7 on-the-ground staff support.
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Quick Details
- Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Antigua, Guatemala
- Cusco, Peru
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- During High School
- Post High School
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Experiential Learning
- Internships
- Jobs
- Journalism
- Language Immersion
- Medical
- Scuba Diving
- Self-Discovery
- Spanish
- Teach Abroad
- Volunteering
- Wilderness
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Antigua, Guatemala
- Cusco, Peru
Types and Subjects
- Types
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Experiential Learning
- Internships
- Jobs
- Journalism
- Language Immersion
- Medical
- Scuba Diving
- Self-Discovery
- Spanish
- 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
18+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Starts At
- 12 weeks: $4,495
Program Cost Includes
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Language Lessons
- Some Program Activity Costs
- In-Country Orientation
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
- Certificate of Completion
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the standard gap year itineraries include?
Maximo Nivel offers pre-set gap year itineraries for Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. These 12-week and 24-week programs include Volunteer Abroad, Spanish Immersion, TEFL Certification, and Adventure & Culture programs. In the 24-week program, a 2-week break is built into the itinerary to organize independent travel, beach time, and trekking with new friends and fellow travelers.
Can I build my own gap year itinerary?
Yes! Maximo Nivel’s programs are extremely flexible, so you can pick and choose from all of our programs to create the perfect, customized gap year just for you. Wherever you want to go and whatever you want to do, we’re already here in-country, ready to help you!
What is the Country Jumper program?
Costa Rica to Guatemala to Peru—a unique program spread across 12 or 24 weeks, working-studying-traveling from Central America to South America!
The Country Jumper program includes:
- Spanish + Volunteering
- Surf School
- Mini Adventure
- A lifetime of memories!
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Make your gap year one to remember with Maximo Nivel! Work, study, and travel through Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru, and immerse yourself in Latin America’s rich culture and history. This is not your average gap year program. With Maximo Nivel, you can build new skills, elevate your resume, and get academic credit, all while having the outdoor adventure of a lifetime with like-minded travelers from around the world. Gap year programs combine volunteer work, Spanish classes for all levels from beginner to fluent, TEFL certification, and lots more. Standard programs run for 12 or 24 weeks, but you can also create your customized itinerary! Can’t decide on just one location? Be a “country jumper” and design a gap year that includes Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Maximo Nivel also...
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Ready to Learn More?
Make your gap year one to remember with Maximo Nivel! Work, study, and travel through Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru, and immerse yourself in Latin America’s rich culture and history. This is not your average gap year program. With Maximo Nivel, you can build new skills, elevate your resume, and get academic credit, all while having the outdoor adventure of a lifetime with like-minded travelers from around the world. Gap year programs combine volunteer work, Spanish classes for all levels from beginner to fluent, TEFL certification, and lots more. Standard programs run for 12 or 24 weeks, but you can also create your customized itinerary! Can’t decide on just one location? Be a “country jumper” and design a gap year that includes Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Maximo Nivel also...
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