Career Break in South America

From the energetic vibe of the world-famous Rio Carnival to the amazing Amazon rainforest, if you take a career break in South America you won't be disappointed!

In fact, you'll be hard-pushed to decide which stunning South American spot to travel during your time out overseas! When it comes to choosing a career break abroad, i-to-i offer unique career break projects which combine real travel with real meaning.

Costa Rica

Brazil

Argentina

Whether you fancy funding your career break with paid teaching work in South America in the natural paradises of Ecuador or Honduras or you want to show future employers your dedication by helping with worthwhile volunteer projects in the awe-inspiring destinations of Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, or Trinidad & Tobago, i-to-i has a career break adventure for everyone!

You could spend your career break overseas zipping through Costa Rican jungles after saving precious wildlife or building houses on a Honduran beach – who knows, anything is possible with a career break with i-to-i, who can also train you to teach English abroad with an internationally accredited TEFL certificate.

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i-to-i's flexible career break projects can complete your career break abroad or fit into your bigger travel adventure; with rewarding trips from as little as two weeks up to several months. The valuable skills you'll gain will look great on your resume and you'll enjoy the career break of your life!

Want to find out more about taking a career break abroad? Check out i-to-i's Career Break Guide.

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Community work with underprivileged children in Costa Rica

4 weeks from
US$1755.00
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Help channel children's energies in a positive direction on this community project and gain a unique insight into Costa Rican life.

  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Work with children
  • Duration: 4 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
Can't wait to come back... [Read more]

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Build homes for underprivileged families in Costa Rica

1 week from
US$1195.00
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Experience life in rural Costa Rica and work alongside locals on a housing project designed to improve the living conditions of the local community.

  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Building
  • Duration: 1 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
A very worthwhile experience... [Read more]

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Build homes in La Esperanza, Honduras

1 week from
US$1260.00
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This project is a great way to work and live with local families and enjoy the best of rural Honduran hospitality.

  • Location: Honduras
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Building
  • Duration: 1 to 8 weeks

Latest trip review:
Meaningful and unforgettable. i want to go back!... [Read more]

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Conservation work on the Galapagos Islands

2 weeks from
US$1865.00
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The Galapagos Islands boast one of the world's most incredible natural habitats and amongst the lagoons, forests and beaches you'll be right at the heart of the fight to protect it.

  • Location: Ecuador
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Conservation
  • Duration: 2 to 10 weeks

Latest trip review:
Couldn´t have been a better travel experience - totally chilled... [Read more]

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Sea turtle conservation in Costa Rica

1 week from
US$1095.00
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Working on either the Caribbean or Pacific coasts you can help protect one of nature's most fascinating creatures whilst living the 'beach' lifestyle.

  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 1 to 12 weeks

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An eye opening turtle journey... [Read more]

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Buenos Aires: Teaching English at a bi-lingual school

2 weeks from
US$1755.00
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Teach English to a wide range of ages at this well respected school in Buenos Aries, and muck in with the sports coaching if you're feeling energetic!

  • Location: Argentina
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Teaching
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

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Animal wildlife rescue in Guayaquil, Ecuador

2 weeks from
US$1295.00
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Join this important rescue centre and help animals like monkeys, crocodiles and macaws as well as gaining a comprehensive education in wildlife rehabilitation.

  • Location: Ecuador
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
This gave me some of my favorite memories yet!... [Read more]

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Sports: Surf and save turtles in Costa Rica

1 week from
US$1425.00
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Help save some of Costa Rica's most endangered animals then reward yourself with adrenalin-packed surfing lessons on the country's spectacular beaches.

  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Sports
  • Duration: 1 to 2 weeks

Latest trip review:
Isolation at its best!... [Read more]

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The Inca and Machu Picchu Experience

2 weeks from
US$2195.00
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Explore past and present Peru on this tour, from the busy capital Lima to the ancient Incan ruins in Cusco, taking in breathtaking views along the way.

  • Location: Peru
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Meaningful Tours
  • Duration: 2 weeks

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Ultimate Costa Rica

4 weeks from
US$3075.00
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Beaches, an active volcano, waterfalls, a canopy tour through the cloud forest, horseback riding, surfing, sea turtles and building homes for needy families- all in one action-packed month!

Travel in August or September & receive 20% off the full price!

  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Meaningful Tours
  • Duration: 4 weeks

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