Guatemala

Gap Year Guatemala

If you spend your gap year in Guatemala you can spend time relaxing on some of Latin America’s finest beaches. Guatemala was once the centre of the ancient Mayan Empire, so it’s full of history and places of interest, and an absolute ‘must do’ on a gap year is a visit to the Mayan pyramids in the jungles of Tikal. Guatemala is teeming whas 19 different ecosystems ranging from coastal mangrove swamps to cloud forest.

Gap Year Volunteer Guatemala
Real Gap has several worthwhile volunteer programmes in Guatemala you could get involved with on a gap year. Learn a language - if you spend your gap year in Guatemala with Real Gap you also benefit from comprehensive Spanish tuition.

Tip... save turtles, help wildlife, build homes and learn Spanish, it's all possible in Guatemala!

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Guatemala House Building Volunteers

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A rewarding programme that will see you help build stronger homes for families having to make do with cardboard and dirt floors. Their smiles when you hand them the keys will be more than enough compensation for your efforts.

Guatemala Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation

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Guatemala Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation

Nurse injured and confiscated wildlife back to health. You might care for monkeys, parrots, ocelots, taras or kinkajous, carry out wildlife surveys or get see the animals released. Take a trip to the Mayan ruins, too.

Guatemala Spanish Language School

£269

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Pick up the phrases that’ll make travelling round South America more enjoyable or equip you for our Spanish-speaking programme. You’ll enjoy individual tuition, excellent facilities and activities such as craft sessions and meringue classes.

Guatemala Community Outreach

£499

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Be amazed and humbled at the spirit of Guatemala’s poorest communities. You’ll play a vital role in improving their lives by teaching English and other lessons, or by helping to look after the health of local children.

Your Complete South America Gap Year

£5799

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From the busy streets of Quito to the awe-inspiring and tranquil beauty of the ancient Inca ruins, take in the most incredible sights and experiences of South America! Ecuador - Peru - Bolivia