Travel & Tourism Study Abroad Programs in South America

Experience Lima, Peru, one of South America’s most vibrant capital cities. Situated on the Pacific coast, Lima is a city of fascinating contrasts. Many academic topics can be explored at this Arcos destination. Lima is rich in its colonial heritage and per-Hispanic past yet possesses a modern vibrancy reflected in its architecture and culinary arts scene. From Lima the program is easily poised to travel to other culturally and geographically rich areas of the country. Experience the heart of Inca culture and history in Cusco. Travel to Cusco is one of our highlight excursions that provides a contrast to Lima and allows us to explore and contemplate the majesty of Machu Picchu, the ancient citadel city of the Inca. Other easily accessible areas of exploration for the program are Paracas and the Ballestas Islands as well as Huacachina and the desert sand dunes. Through partnerships with top universities in Lima a variety of academic topics can be explored and studied. The Arcos Learning Abroad provides an all-inclusive study abroad experience with cultural activities, excursions, onsite directors, and carefully vetted housing options.

Intern or study abroad in 2026 with Adelante Abroad: One of the best ways to get internship experience, update your resume, meet new people, and travel to new countries. Intern abroad by choosing from a selection of placements across more than 30 professional sectors and 6 countries worldwide. This is the perfect opportunity for you to test drive a career field and gain real international work experience. Most internship programs are available all year round, so you can start any month you want. Check out our Spain, Uruguay, Mexico, Ecuador, and Chile pages for 2026 start dates. All of our Intern Abroad, Study Abroad, and Volunteer Abroad Programs are accepting applications now. Housing is included in the program price. Either stay with other international students or get the whole experience and live with a local. Fill out our free application online to get started planning your international internship today. *This listing is to let you know that all of our programs are available for 2026. For specific programs, see individual listings with over 450 reviews.

People from all over the globe travel to Argentina to dip into its cultural treasures, but they barely scratch the surface. Imagine everything you'll experience during a semester abroad in the capital city, Buenos Aires! From studying at world-recognized universities to living with an Argentinian host family to enjoying cultural activities and excursions, there is so much Argentine history to learn and breathtaking landscapes to explore during your time abroad. Have your pick of shops, vibrant neighborhoods, theaters, and cafes in “the Paris of South America.” The city earned its nickname thanks to its stately architecture and a steady influx of European immigrants. Visitors get glimpses of Europe and the Middle East through architecture and neighborhood life. A vibrant port city, Buenos Aires is also the world’s leading Spanish language publishing center. With a population of 13 million, it has the cultural intrigue found only in cities of this size and prestige.

Do your international internship with Maximo Nivel - get international work experience in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. - Education (K-12) - Special Education - Micro-Business - Hospitality & Tourism - Human Rights - Medical Please take note of these qualifications: - Interns should be fluent in English. - Spanish language skills are only required for Micro-Business and Medical internships. - Interns should be enrolled or have completed a Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. - Medical interns must present proof of their medical training. 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 participant, student, traveler, and client! Every day, we strive to set ourselves apart and provide the best internship, education, and cultural experiences in Latin America along with top-notch client service and great home base facilities. Live it!

Study abroad in Ecuador with IES Abroad and experience one of the most culturally and geographically diverse countries in the world. Roughly the size of Colorado, Ecuador has the environmental megadiversity of a much larger country. Four eco-regions—the Amazon basin, the high Andes, the coastal plain, and the Galápagos Islands—offer a wealth of flora and fauna that attracts biologists, botanists, and environmentalists from around the world. These internationally known natural wonders are at your fingertips when you study in Ecuador. Adventure and learning opportunities will surround you when you study abroad in Ecuador. Snorkel in the Galápagos Islands as you study biodiversity, learn about indigenous culture as you stroll through Otavalo Market, and study environmental science in the Amazon rainforest! To make the most of your time in Ecuador, study abroad is a great opportunity to not only visit, but also learn about this stunningly diverse country.

Buenos Aires is known as the Tango capital of the world! With Mente Argentinas Tango Program you will have the chance to learn Tango in exciting and innovative ways by integrating technical instruction with individual attention. These courses will be given at some of the most highly recognized tango institutions in Argentina. Individuals have the option to choose from the one month regular program or the two week intensive program. Individuals may also choose to have the course taught in English or in Spanish. Participates may also opt to take Spanish lessons during the week. Lessons are offered Monday to Friday and last 4 hours. Lessons are a combination of group classes with individual lesson.

Buenos Aires is a multicultural city filled with immigrants from all over the world, making it a great place to understand how different cultures work together. Located on the western shore of La Plata River, the birthplace of the tango has a thriving arts culture, hip café scene, rich literary history, and vital music life. Affording a great location for travel throughout Argentina and South America, Buenos Aires features an ideal climate. You can take courses in English or Spanish at the CEA CAPA Buenos Aires Center or the University of Belgrano. If you have an advanced level in Spanish, you can take courses with locals at the University of Belgrano and fully immerse yourself in Argentine culture. Plus, make Buenos Aires an extension of the classroom by joining volunteer opportunities, excursions, and many other cultural and learning activities. Interested in going abroad with CEA CAPA? Contact us to get started!

Antarctica is a wondrous place, the “coldest, windiest, driest, highest, quietest, most remote, and least understood continent on earth.” It has been an object of human speculation for millennia and a prize for explorers, sealers and whalers, scientists, and geostrategists for over two hundred years. Examine this unique corner of the world and get a broad overview of its human and natural history. Special attention is given to Antarctica’s physical and ecological systems, human activity, sustainable tourism, and international collaborations. Attend weekly preparatory lectures online with Antarctic experts from around the globe during the fall semester and work on assignments, including a research essay focusing on a topic related to an area of your interest. Spend the winter break participating in a field study project in Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica. The voyage crossing the Drake Passage and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula is a once-in-a-lifetime remote encounter with one of the globe's last frontiers and the scene of important climate, ocean, and environmental study. Non-degree seeking students may now apply for this program through the University of Denver.

Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations across 24 career fields that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements. With over 200 internship programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and South America to choose from, and options to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either full-time or part-time, in-country or virtually, we facilitate career-enhancing experiences that work for you, not just the host organization. Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported over 120,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field.

Looking for sustainable travel experience? Join us in Peru for this 10-day educational program. The country boasts of numerous accolades - home to one of the 8 World Wonders, one of the leading culinary destinations, and home to a unique culture rooted in water and agricultural foundations of the ancient Inca empire. Combined with the nation’s historical technologies for water initiatives and resource management, our exclusive facility access allows students and participants alike to dive into Peruvian culture and education like never before. Focused on community and engagement, students participate in developing sustainable implementations with a local elementary school, go on bucket-list adventure excursions, and build global awareness. Peru is the ideal destination for students passionate about the mission toward global water stewardship and sustainability solutions.

Experience the incredible biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon when you spend a semester in the rainforest studying conservation, development, and sustainability. Meet the residents, analyze environmental policies, and explore diverse ecosystems to learn about climate change, resource extraction, and other regional issues. Visit flooded forests on a multi-day riverboat expedition through a national reserve and travel to the highlands of the Andes, where you’ll explore cloud forests and see the historic Incan capital of Cusco, the hub for visitors to Machu Picchu. SFS students will live and study at the Center for Amazon Studies, which lies halfway between the remote city of Iquitos and the port city of Nauta, nestled in the Amazon. The sounds of the forest permeate our campus, from student cabins to the pool and open-air student lounge. The rainforest is accessible via an on-campus trail system that traverses our 183-acre property. Small communities and local shops are within walking distance.

The Galápagos Islands are a spectacular natural treasure and one of the best places on Earth to appreciate change. To biologists, a trip to the Galápagos is something of a pilgrimage to sacred evolutionary ground, for it was here in 1835 that Charles Darwin witnessed how giant tortoises, finches, and other taxa each varied from island to island across the archipelago—observations that, among many others, shaped Darwin’s ideas on evolution. For this course, we will be working with Ecology Project International (EPI), which championed inquiry-driven field science and sustainability for many years and made tremendous progress working with the Galápagos National Parks Service and others on ecological education. This course is also offered in partnership with the Houston Zoo. Students in this course should be prepared to explore the forces of change in the Galápagos and contribute directly to sustainable solutions to current issues. Before and following the field experience in Galápagos, students will complete coursework via Dragonfly Workshops' Web-Based Learning Community as they apply these experiences to their home institutions.