Programs in Central America with GVI
Below is a comprehensive list of all the programs in Central america that we offer, you can also search for programs on our interactive world map or using our simple search form by clicking the links below:
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Expeditions
Costa Rica Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Expedition in Costa Rica | Experience marine and rainforest expedition life in this biodiversity hotspot | From 5 to 10 Weeks |
From £1445 |
Mexico Expeditions
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roving Marine Expedition in Mexico and Central America | Travel and dive in four Caribbean countries with GVI marine staff; performing research dives, visiting ruins and soaking up the Central American culture | 8 Weeks |
From £3250 |
| Mexican Marine Conservation and Scuba Diving Traineeship | Study marine conservation, develop leadership skills, train to be a PADI divemaster and enter the scuba diving and / or marine conservation industry | 20 Weeks |
From £3995 |
| Marine Conservation Expedition in Mexico | Put your SCUBA skills to use on coral reef and fish monitoring programmes | From 2 to 10 Weeks |
From £795 |
| Mexican Marine Expedition in the Caribbean Sea | Learn how to dive and contribute towards crucial coral reef research in the Caribbean | From 2 to 10 Weeks |
From £945 |
Projects
Belize Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Work in Belize | Care for orphaned manatees, monitor jaguar populations and help maintain ancient Mayan sites | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From £1175 |
Costa Rica Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Work with Children in Costa Rica | Assist local communities on important education projects | From 4 to 16 Weeks |
From £950 |
Guatemala Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central America Spanish Language and Community Development Trainee Scheme | Learn Spanish while assisting community projects on this six month Trainee scheme. Paid or unpaid work positions available for qualifying candidates. | 6 Months |
From £3995 |
| Short-Term Volunteer Community Construction Projects in Guatemala | For those people without much time who want to volunteer, why not build a stove for some of Guatemala’s neediest families? | From 1 to 4 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £595 |
| Volunteer Work in Guatemala | Learn Spanish, live and work with an indigenous community and explore Central America | From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £870 |
| Teach and Travel in Central and South America for Six Months | Teach children, learn Spanish and explore the best of Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador and Peru | 6 Months |
From £4630 |
| Short-term English teaching workshops in Guatemala | Supplement the current teaching English program in Guatemala with English workshops and small group practise sessions | From 1 to 3 Weeks |
From £325 |
| Teaching English in Guatemala | Volunteer with Indigenous children in communities outside Antigua on important education projects | From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £945 |
| Teach and Travel in Central America for 12 weeks. | Assist volunteer teaching projects and learn Spanish as you explore Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. | 12 Weeks |
From £2450 |
Honduras Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching and Community Work in Honduras | Assist local community education programmes within indigenous communities | From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £965 |
| Short-Term Volunteer Community Construction Projects in Honduras | For those without much time, why not build a stove for some of Honduras’ neediest families? | From 1 to 4 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £675 |
Mexico Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Teaching with Indigenous Children in Mexico | Educational reinforcement for children and adults in indigenous rural Mexico | From 4 to 12 Weeks |
From £925 |
| Mayan Explorer | Explore and experience Mayan culture in Mexico and Guatemala. Learn to dive and assist on a marine research expedition on the Yucutan Peninsula and teach indigenous children near Antigua, Guatemala. | 11 Weeks |
From £2240 |
Nicaragua Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-Term Volunteer Community Construction Projects in Nicaragua | Work on community based projects aimed to improve standards of living in Nicaragua | From 1 to 4 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £595 |
| Volunteer Work Teaching Children and Adults in Rural Nicaragua | Volunteer and live amongst an indigenous community and explore this unspoilt Central American gem | From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £635 |
Panama Projects
| Expedition Title | Expedition Focus | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Work with Leatherback Turtles in Panama | Live on a remote island beach and monitor the endangered Leatherback turtle populations | From 2 to 10 Weeks Extended periods also available |
From £845 |










