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Work Exchange Programs in Central America with Worldpackers

9 opportunities found

Guest House Centro Habana, Cuba

Colabora con donativos en nuestro Home Studio in Havana, Cuba

10h/week Content Writer Photography Social Media

From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm 2 meals

5.0
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Eco Lodge La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Reception and cooking at Rainforest

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand

From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals

5.0
Top Host

Hostel Flores, Guatemala

We invite you to be our Yoga Instructor in Flores, Guatemala.

15h/week Social Work Teaching Sports

From 3 to 6 weeks Team Dorm

5.0
Top Host
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Hostel Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Dive into tourism and local culture with our team in stunning Drake Bay

30h/week Content Writer Social Media

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Camping Golfito, Costa Rica

Be a tour guide in breathtaking Golfito, Costa Rica! :)

25h/week Tour Guide

At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

5.0
Top Host
High demand
Needs help immediately

Hostel Panajachel, Guatemala

Bartending In Paradise! - Volunteer now in Lake Atitlan!

32h/week Bartending

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

5.0
Top Host
High demand

Guest House Poptún, Guatemala

Come to our ranch in Guatemala and work with horses!

30h/week Tour Guide

From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

4.5
Top Host
High demand

Guest House Poptún, Guatemala

Have fun with Social Media

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media

From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals

4.5
Top Host
High demand

Eco Lodge Semuc Champey, Guatemala

Help us at our hotel and live our jungle dream with us! =)

30h/week Reception Bartending

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

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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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