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Micro-Business Internships in Costa Rica, Guatemala, & Peru!

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$1,595Program Costs
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Program Overview

Join a Micro-Business Internship in Latin America and help fuel local entrepreneurship while building career-defining international business skills!

Maximo Nivel’s Micro-Business Internships in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru place you alongside local small-business owners, artisans, and startup founders driving economic growth. You’ll work hands-on across Marketing, Sales & Client Services, Accounting, and more. In many cases, international interns work with in-country entrepreneurs to help them improve their companies and expand their capacity to market to and serve international clients.

During your internship, you gain real-world business experience, increase your knowledge of business vocabulary in Spanish, and improve your ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking clients and colleagues. You can also have access to Maximo Nivel’s immersive Spanish classes to help boost your fluency.

Interns can earn transferable academic credits through our official School of Record.

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Program Highlights

Work side-by-side with local small business owners, artisans, and startup founders in Costa Rica, Guatemala, or Peru to turn local ideas into sustainable, growing enterprises.
Apply classroom theory to real-world challenges by helping businesses build financial setups, launch digital marketing campaigns, integrate tech and e-commerce tools, and more.
Put your Spanish into action daily in professional client settings, with optional targeted language classes available to quickly sharpen your business vocabulary.
Elevate your resume and satisfy university requirements by earning academic credit through Maximo Nivel's official School of Record partnership.
Use your free time to explore iconic Latin American destinations—from hiking active volcanoes in Guatemala and trekking to Machu Picchu in Peru to zip-lining through Costa Rican rainforests.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Wifi Costs
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Required Equipment
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Training
Academic Advising
Assistance Booking Travel
Language Lessons
Micro-Credential(s) / Certification(s)
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Course Materials
Academic Credit
Letter of Recommendation
Emergency Support
Internship Placement

Program Details

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Locations

  • Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Antigua, Guatemala
  • Cusco, Peru

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 1-3 Months

Starts At

  • 4 weeks: $1,595

Payment Terms

  • Payment Plan
  • Upfront Deposit
  • Changes Allowed

Refund Policy

Program Reviews

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Social Life
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Health & Safety
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Program Administration
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ABby BelinskiUnited States · May 2023

Experience of a lifetime

Natacha changed my life. She was so passionate, and inspiring, and I hope to emmulate her in my life. The only thing I have to say is vcky served very mall portions. I loved the animals, the food, and the experiece.

Anna HarlowUnited States · May 2022

Good experience

I had a fantatsic time at our company placement. The owners were so welcoming and kind and I learned so much about business in Costa Rica. I also walked away with valuable life skills that I can bring into the real world when I go back home.

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Top Rated Provider Volunteer Abroad 2025
GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - Volunteer Abroad
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Language School
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer Abroad
People’s Choice Award 2023 Finalist
Top Rated Language School 2022
Notable Mention 2021 - Gap Year
Top Rated Organization 2021 - Volunteer Abroad
Innovative TEFL / Teach Abroad Program 2021 Finalist
Top Rated Teach Abroad Organizations of 2020
Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organizations of 2020 Notable Mentions
2019 Notable Mentions
NAFSA
ALTO - Association of Language Travel Organisations
GoAbroad Top Language Program 2018
GoAbroad Top TEFL Certification Program 2018
GoAbroad Top Language School 2018

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