MAXIMO NIVEL

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Why choose MAXIMO NIVEL?

Maximo Nivel is a leading educational travel and study abroad organization. We offer a range of programs in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru, including Volunteer Abroad, International Internships, Native Spanish Program, TEFL Certification, Adventure and Culture programs, and more. We offer comprehensive instruction and learning, academic credit for most programs, and a fun and professional environment. Founded in 2003, Maximo Nivel is a professional, ethical, and hardworking organization dedicated to providing a great experience to every student, participant, and client. We aim to deliver safe, affordable, high-quality programs, provide the best Spanish language immersion in Latin America, improve the impact at every volunteer project site where our volunteers work, train and certify world...

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Pura y maravillosa vida

February 07, 2026by: Marin Dragnev - France

Program: Volunteer Adventure—2 weeks in Costa Rica

Gracias de corazón a todos por esta experiencia maravillosa. Ha sido un momento muy especial, lleno de buenos recuerdos, aprendizaje y grandes personas. Me siento muy agradecido/a de haberlo vivido con ustedes. ¡Mil gracias!

Pura vida!

February 05, 2026by: Sofia Skaaning - Denmark

Program: Spanish Immersion Programs | Learn Spanish in Latin America

My time with Maximo Nivel in Quepos, Costa Rica was absolutely amazing! First of all I met some amazing people who have become really good friends of mine! The classes were also good. I had two different teachers during my month here and they were both very nice, qualified, smart and talkative - the classes being solely in Spanish has helped me improve my level a lot! Campus is very nice with open classrooms and a pool! And then lastly the atmosphere and location where this program takes place is of course incredible. Quepos is such a nice little city - the people are very friendly and open to everyone. Manuel Antonio is amazing and I feel like I’ve been living a dream. Thank you!

Sunset at the beach in Manuel Antonio (Playa Espadilla)

Working with kids & there teachers

February 04, 2026by: Trevor Owens - United Kingdom

Program: Working with Kids—Volunteer in Costa Rica!

I’ve had an amazing experience with Maximo Nivel. They’ve been a real God send, the reasurance they give you from the start is wonderful & calms any nerves or doubts. The experience of volunteering itself has been an utter delight & a real privilege. In the time you volunteer you are offered many day outings to many wonderful places to break up your volunteering time & also for Marlon, Rina, Mckensie & all the incredibly dedicated staff to show how much they appreciate you volunteering your time. The whole experience has been one I will remember very fondly for the rest of my life. I hope to be back volunteering again with Maximo Nivel again very soon. Thankyou so much to such an amazing organisation!

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Sarah Danielle Mestas

Participated in 2018

Alumni

Sarah Danielle is a 24 years old who is currently a kindergarten teacher in California. She has worked with children ages 1-16 over the last six years...

Sarah Danielle Mestas

Participated in 2018

Alumni

After teaching English in Italy in 2016, I realized that I wanted to take this career path more seriously and invest in my education with a TEFL certification. I want to teach in a country that is different than America, where I can genuinely make a difference and help children to have more opportunities in their lives by speaking English and having me as their teacher.

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Ken Jones

Interviewed in 2018

Staff

Ken and his partner Giovanna are the Founders of Maximo Nivel—the Intercultural Center of Latin America. Maximo Nivel is a locally-based, social enter...

Ken Jones

Interviewed in 2018

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

Today on GoAbroad we bring you an interview with Ken. Our interview today jumps into some of the new and exciting developments at Maximo Nivel. See why going abroad with this dynamic organization could be the perfect fit for you!

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Tyler Werboweski

Participated in 2017

Alumni

Tyler is a primary care paramedic from Canada. He has traveled to many places before as a tourist, and this experience has given him a new vision of the world.

Tyler Werboweski

Participated in 2017

Alumni

By volunteering with Maximo Nivel, I was able to volunteer and be immersed in the culture of the city I helped in. Traveling has always been a passion of mine, and this program allowed me to travel the world in an aspect most tourists never get to experience!

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