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 ..."Despite being nearly double the average age of the volunteers I have had a pleasantly memorable e..."
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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 ..."Had a great time in Belize. It's a really chilled country and the project was lots of fun. We..."
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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 ..."I really wanted to work for a social project and mainly at a school so I went to Costa Rica and s..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Group
Duration:
minimum 1
Project Code:
CCA
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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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Embarking on an internship abroad is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable practical skills and course credit in one’s field of study while experiencing full immersion in a novel culture.
latest review ..."I'm on my last day here in Costa Rica waiting for my flights which I hope are cancel..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Credits
Duration:
4 weeks +
Project Code:
CCLCC
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