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Internships in Guatemala

Guatemala Internships

Intern in Guatemala with Intern Abroad HQ and discover volcanic landscapes, baroque architecture, and a warm, vibrant culture. Choose from a wide range of short-term internship programs in Guatemala, including Medical, Physical Therapy, Environmental Conservation, Veterinary & Animal Care, Microfinance, Hospitality & Tourism, and Coffee Production. Interns are required to have beginner - intermediate Spanish language proficiency for these internships. With affordable fees and top rated programs, Intern Abroad HQ offers the best internship opportunities in Guatemala for students, graduates, career changers, and gap year travelers!

  • Program Fees from US$1,671 for 4 weeks
  • Includes arrangement of your placement, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals, and 24/7 in-country support
  • Accommodation in homestays

  • Based in the beautiful city of Antigua and around Santa Lucia Milpas Altas

  • Internships begin on the first and third Monday of each month

Explore internships in Guatemala
Fully hosted experience from US$1,671
Includes accommodation and meals
Start dates every other Monday
Intern for 4 to 24 Weeks
Spanish language lessons available
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Internships align with UN Sustainable Development Goals

Internship opportunities

Coffee Production
Antigua
Coffee Production internship in Guatemala
Internship Abroad in Guatemala

Help farmers produce world-class coffee in Guatemala. Assist in and out of office for a complete coffee experience. Basic Spanish language skills required.

Environmental Conservation
Antigua
Environmental Conservation internship in Guatemala
Internship Abroad in Guatemala

Support local staff and promote training programs on environmental issues and sustainable development. Basic Spanish language skills required.

Hospitality & Tourism
Antigua
Tourism & Hospitality
Internship Abroad in Guatemala

Gain hands-on experience by assisting hotels or tour providers with all aspects of their business! Basic Spanish language skills required.

Medical
Antigua
Healthcare internships in Guatemala
Internship Abroad in Guatemala

This internship is for students at pre-med level and up. Shadow nurses and doctors, in clinics, schools and elderly homes. This is a Spanish-speaking internship.

Microfinance
Guatemala
Microfinance
Internship Abroad in Guatemala

Gain experience with financial education organizations in Guatemala, which support small business owners. This is a Spanish-speaking internship.

Physical Therapy
Guatemala
Physical Therapy internships in Guatemala
Internship Abroad in Guatemala

Gain hands-on physical therapy experience under the guidance of local professionals in Guatemala. Basic Spanish language skills required.

Veterinary & Animal Care
Antigua
Animal and Veterinary Care
Internship Abroad in Guatemala

Gain hands-on veterinary experience alongside professional vets to treat domestic and farm animals. Basic Spanish language skills required.

”I highly recommend interning in Guatemala. Ultimately, this trip is worth every cent because what you can gain from it you can’t gain any other way.”

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