MAXIMO NIVEL

I have lived in Cusco, Peru, for the past 4 months while participating in the Gap Year program with Maximo Nivel. I have already had so many amazing experiences in my time here. I worked at a local zoo for my first month, which gave me exposure to some of the coolest animals in South America, up close. I worked at a travel agency, where I appeared in Instagram videos promoting travel packages and was driven to the coolest travel spots in and around Cusco while doing so. Now, I am working at a specialty coffee cafe, where I am learning a lot and gaining incredibly valuable experience in Social Media, Marketing, and Logistics. With the advice and help of Maximo Nivel, I have explored the most amazing locations in the greater Cusco area. My host family has been incredibly kind and welcoming; it really feels like a new family away from home. The other volunteers in the program are always very nice and super interesting. Cusco itself is beautiful and very fun with an active nightlife. I can't wait to see what the rest of my time holds for me here as I cross my halfway mark. Travel with Maximo Nivel!

I have spent the last 2 weeks interning at Brew Brothers, a specialty café in Mercado de San Blas. I'm currently working on designing their merch, which has given me exposure to new tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Being able to work in a market has been such an awesome experience. I've loved meeting customers every day and getting to hear their stories. I have 6 more weeks here and I can't wait to see what else I learn!

I had the best time in Quepos , I made such great friends in my accommodation , but the main thing for me was the Spanish lessons , Marianela is the best Spanish teacher I have ever had , and I feel like I have learnt so much and my confidence has sky rocketed ! The team in Costa Rica are amazing too and couldn’t be more helpful. Thanks so much