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Top-Rated Volunteer Abroad Programs in Latin America

by: MAXIMO NIVEL

9.51 (503)Verified

Maximo Nivel is a locally based organization in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Volunteer abroad—get involved, make an impact, and learn to serve by working on local projects: - Working with Kids - Teaching English - Conservation - Construction - Animal Care - Eco-Agriculture - Medical and Healthcare To qualify: - Volunteers must be 18+ years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian. - We r...

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Program Highlights

Improve your Spanish language skills with specially discounted Spanish classes.

Take advantage of excellent client service and project support from our multilingual team.

Work side by side with Field Managers who help improve your impact and integration at project sites.

Access home-base facilities, which are open 7 days a week, as well as sign up for special add-on programs like Scuba Certification and Surf School!

Earn university credit via our official School of Record: St. Cloud State University.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Antigua, Guatemala
  • Cusco, Peru
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • AIDS
  • Animal Welfare
  • Building & Construction Projects
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
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Awards

Top Rated Provider Volunteer Abroad 2025GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - Volunteer AbroadTop Rated Provider 2023 - Language SchoolTop Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer AbroadPeople’s Choice Award 2023 FinalistTop Rated Language School 2022Notable Mention 2021 - Gap YearTop Rated Organization 2021 - Volunteer Abroad

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

9.51

Total Reviews

503

Incredible Immersive Archaeology Experience!

January 24, 2026by: Aditi Someshwar - India

Program: Top-Rated Volunteer Abroad Programs in Latin America

10

Nico was an amazing field leader for the archaeology project! He was super welcoming and approachable, I had a great two weeks with absolutely no worries. The project in general was well organised, interesting and rewarding. My homestay families were lovely and made me feel right at home! - Bhoomi

volunteer

January 24, 2026by: jennifer young - United States

Program: Top-Rated Volunteer Abroad Programs in Latin America

10

Homestay was excellent and staff was excellent and very knowledgable. I felt like i was taken well care of since this was my first international volunteer trip! I highly recommend and cannot wait to volunteer again

The perfect cultural immersion

January 24, 2026by: Eleanor Yeske - Australia

Program: Top-Rated Volunteer Abroad Programs in Latin America

10

Everyone we have met during our experience with Maximo has been fantastic. Staff are super helpful and approachable. Our Spanish teacher engaging and supportive. The volunteer project was lots of fun and we got so much out of interacting with children and young adults from Cusco. Thanks for a fabulous experience!!

Program Details

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Locations

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

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • AIDS
  • Animal Welfare
  • Building & Construction Projects

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
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    Maximo Nivel is a locally based organization in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Volunteer abroad—get involved, make an impact, and learn to serve by working on local projects: - Working with Kids - Teaching English - Conservation - Construction - Animal Care - Eco-Agriculture - Medical and Healthcare To qualify: - Volunteers must be 18+ years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian. - We require background checks from our volunteers. - Come with a great attitude and a willingness to pitch in. Since 2003, Maximo Nivel has been a leader in educational travel and study abroad. Our work-study-travel programs host more than 4,000 people per year. We are a professional, ethical, and hard-working organization that is completely dedicated to providing a great experience to every particip...

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