gap year in south & central america
a continent of fiery spirit & astounding landscapes
All of our South and Central American projects are perfectly tailored to deliver your ideal gap year in South and Central America, and at Frontier we love to have gap year volunteers on board! Become a volunteer in South and Central America with Frontier and you could be protecting endangered species on a wildlife conservation project in South and Central America and that would be just the beginning. How about teaching projects in South and Central America? Anything is possible in this vast and multi-faceted continent, just waiting for you to explore!
Gap years and career breaks are for anyone and everyone who want to volunteer abroad and with our gap year placements in South and Central America, you're spoilt for choice.
Take a look at our gap year projects and see where your trip could take you:
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An unforgettable adventure through Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, amongst Mayan ruins and the azure waters off the coast, with a teaching or conservation project.
latest review ..."My 6 weeks on the frontier trail were amazing. It's my first trip to central america and havi..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Adventure
Duration:
10 weeks
Project Code:
CAX
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Contribute to vital conservation research in one of the most ecologically diverse locations on the planet.
latest review ..."What more could you dream of having sun kissed beaches a 10 minute walk away, monkeys swinging fr..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Wildlife
Duration:
1 week +
Project Code:
CBP
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Teach English and support local community projects whilst fully immersing yourself in the lives and colourful culture of Costa Rica's friendly, welcoming people.
latest review ..."No two days are the same, and I'm very happy to have shared this experience with all the love..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
TEFL
Duration:
1 week +
Project Code:
COS
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Dive in some of the most pristine and renowned marine sites in the world, helping further the research and protection of these pristine ecosystems in Belize.
latest review ..."I'd never done anything like this before , so was nervous of the unknown but this was hands d..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Marine
Duration:
1 week +
Project Code:
BZM
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Enjoy the white sands, blue waters and relaxed Caribbean atmosphere of Belize while making a valuable contribution to the protection of this rare and elusive species and their under threat habitats.
latest review ..."My name is Natalie, I have traveled to Caye Caulker, Belize from Ontario, Canada. I have come her..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Group
Duration:
1 week +
Project Code:
BMT
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Carry out groundbreaking survey work in Costa Rica's remote habitats and help combat the effects of climate change as you track and conserve some of the country’s most mysterious creatures.
latest review ..."The project is a great place for non-scientists as well as people with a scientific background. I..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Discount
Duration:
1 week +
Project Code:
CCL
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Participate in our Conservation and Community Adventure whilst living in the surroundings of beautiful Costa Rica
latest review ..."The Costa Rica Teaching and Big Cats conservation project is a great mix of jungle camp lif..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Group
Duration:
minimum 1
Project Code:
CTB
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Participate in our Conservation and Community Adventure whilst living in the surroundings of beautiful Costa Rica
latest review ..."During my time on the project I hoped to learn about the wildlife of Costa Rica and about survivi..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Group
Duration:
1 week+
Project Code:
CRTP
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Discover, monitor and assess the huge variety of Costa Rica's exotic and rare species as you trek through the Osa Peninsula on a wildlife conservation Internship.
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Internship
Duration:
2 Months
Project Code:
CRI
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Journey into the Costa Rican jungle and keep a keen eye out for the various big cats which prowl their leafy domain.
latest review ..."The project provides a huge variety of experience with lots of wildlife. Personal projects can al..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Enviro
Duration:
1 week +
Project Code:
CBB
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