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Work Exchange Programs in Central America with Worldpackers

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Hostel San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Join Our Reception Team in Paradise - San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

25h/week Night Shift Reception Administration

From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval
Needs help immediately

Hotel Livingstone, Guatemala

Be part of our family at the Guatemalan Caribbean Coast

30h/week Administration Reception Bartending

At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

5.0
Higher approval
Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala

Join our locally run Eco Hotel at lake Atitlan, Guatemala!

25h/week Administration Kitchen Hand Reception

From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

4.5
Higher approval
Needs help immediately

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Hotel La Cruz, Costa Rica

Help us as a receptionist and bartender in our Kitesurfing Resort

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Administration Reception

From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

4.5
Top Host
Higher approval
Needs help immediately

Guest House San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala

Come help run our guest house near Lake Atitlán!

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

5.0
Higher approval
Needs help immediately

Hostel La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos en la recepción y recibe nuestros huéspedes =)

25h/week Administration Night Shift Housekeeping Reception

At least 3 weeks Team Dorm

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval
Needs help immediately

Hostel Samara, Costa Rica

Help us at front desk and enjoy Samara beach!

30h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Administration Reception

At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

4.5
Top Host
Higher approval
Needs help immediately

Hostel La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Ayudanos con tareas de recepcion y disfruta La Fortuna

30h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Administration Reception

From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

4.5
Top Host
Higher approval
Needs help immediately

Hostel La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Receptionist at our lovley Hostel!

30h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception

From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal

4.5
Top Host
Higher approval
Needs help immediately

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How to travel and work in Central America?

One of the best ways to travel Central America is through a work exchange. For those that want to get to know the tropical climate and the diverse paradise of beaches on the continent, there is an option to exchange work for accommodation in countries like Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, or Jamaica. It's just a few hours of work in tasks like reception, cleaning or administration, in exchange for so many incredible experiences!

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Tips for Work Exchange in Central America

Central America is the ideal destination for those that like beaches, archeology, volcanoes, and colonial cities. The continent is known well by those who like to travel solo and venture around by backpacking. Although small in size, it is rich in culture and natural wealth and home to a large number of tourist attractions. Have you ever thought of working abroad with a view of paradaise all around you?

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