Nicaragua Gap Year, Volunteering & Tours

Nicaragua is a more off the beaten track country to visit in Central America, but this is a beautiful and great value for money destination with beautiful beaches and lots of activities. If you want to go backpacking, book a tour, surf, study Spanish or volunteer in Nicaragua search adventures today.

Volunteer Programs & Backpacking Trips in Nicaragua

Travel and Backpacking in Nicaragua

If you want to travel, go backpacking, volunteer, work, study or book an adventure, we can help you book a trip to Nicaragua. Large international travel operators offers trips here and you can also book local experiences like learning to surf, Spanish courses and adventure hikes and trips.

Popular destinations in Nicaragua include Managua, San Juan del Sur, Granada and León. This is where most travel operators offer activities and where you can join volunteer programs or language courses. For more options in this region view more gap year programs in Central America.

Volunteer in Nicaragua

Local charities and some international organisations provide opportunities for individuals who are looking to volunteer in Nicaragua for a short or extended period of time. Catering to your needs and preferences, programs allow you to choose the length of time you want to volunteer, from 1 week to 12 months.

As a gap year volunteer (which is open to all age groups), you will be able to fully immerse yourself in Nicaragua’s rich culture while making a marked and substantive difference. Volunteering is an unforgettable experience where you can help children, communities, wildlife and the environment.

Paid Work in Nicaragua

Finding a job in Nicaragua as a foreigner is a challenge, visas are difficult to get and local salaries are low. Popular options include teaching English, working in the tourism industry or doing voluntary work. Taking a TEFL course will provide you with a recognised qualification to work as an English teacher

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