Responsible Travel in Latin America

Crees
Supporting a Sustainable Rainforest in Peru as a Volunteer, Intern, or Tourist
Fauna Forever is a training, team building and environmental monitoring initiatives located in important biologically and culturally diverse habitats. There are currently two programs based in the Manu Biosphere Reserve, a conservation area in the Amazon rainforest of Peru. The programs are an adventurous yet professional way to experience and learn first-hand about humid tropical ecosystems and indigenous Amazon cultures whilst contributing to valuable on-going research.

Culture Explorers
Custom Immersive Tours Honoring Traditions and Celebrating Culture
Culture Explorers is an award-winning small tour operator that offers tailor-made small tours in such places as Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Spain, and Porugal and other locations worldwide. Culture Explorers emphasizes participation in the living culture of the countries visited as part of immersive small group journeys. They will allow you to explore the traditions, meet local friends, support important positive impact projects through their visits. Each departure coincides with an important local festival or celebration.

Ecology Project International
Conservation Programs in Costa Rica, Galapagos and Beyond
EPI partners with world-class scientists and scientific institutions at all of its program sites, but students aren't here for lectures. They assist in on-going research on critically threatened wildlife and ecosystems. Students engage in expeditions for field-based learning. Students also engage in the local communities with cultural exchange.

Intrepid Travel
Enjoyable and Responsible Travel in South and Central America
For travelers with a yearning to get off the track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world. With an average group size of just 10 people, Intrepid gives travelers the freedom and flexibility to get off the tourist trails and really experience local cultures at an affordable price. Intrepid prides itself on its ethical approach to travel, and escorts small groups to countries across South and Central America, with an emphasis on sustainable, community-based and experience-rich travel.

Iracambi
Volunteer, Intern, and Help Conserve the Atlantic Rainfores in Brazil
Located in the Atlantic Rainforest, Brazil we are offering people the chance to learn how to use a Geographic Information System (GIS) in a beautiful, but little visited part of Brazil. GIS is increasingly used in a number of different disciplines to collect and manipulate data — this course will provide the opportunity to learn about this in the context of land management planning. Learning the new skill will provide you with a way to learn more about Brazil. Many other opportunities are described on the website.

La Confluencia
Patagonia Voluntourism and Adventure Travel in Patagonia, Argentina
La Confluencia ecolodge and farm runs voluntourism programs throughout the summer (Nov-Feb.) in Patagonia, Argentina. Participants will help with an number of projects within the Rio Azul Protected Area (part of the world's largest UNESCO Temperate Rainforest Preserve) such as trail maintenance, footbridge construction, and selective eradication of invasive species, as well as social assistance projects involving the local community, such as vegetable garden development, greenhouse construction, and home repairs. Depending on individuals' interest and fitness levels, various wilderness adventure options can be combined such as whitewater rafting and kayaking, trekking, horseback riding, and climbing / rappelling.

Quetzaltrekkers
Eco-Friendly Adventure Trekking in Guatemala
Quetzaltrekkers is Guatemala´s only all volunteer managed, non-profit trekking/hiking organization. Quetzaltrekkers offers multi-day adventure treks and one day excursions in the highlands of western Guatemala to an international clientele of outdoor enthusiasts. We follow locally sustainable and eco-friendly tourism practices. Volunteer guides are always needed.
At Quetzaltrekkers, we are all working as volunteer guides and we manage virtually all aspects of the organization. In our office you won’t find a boss or a supervisor but you will find a tight-knit team of dedicated volunteers. Working as a Quetzaltrekker guide is an incredibly rewarding experience and a lot of fun!

Rancho Mastatal
Sustainability Education Center in Costa Rica
Rancho Mastatal is a 219-acre environmental center bordering La Cangreja Rainforest Reserve. Offers customized educational programs for all ages, workshops in natural building, renewable energy systems, and tropical agriculture. Organic farming, gardening, and natural building methods practiced. Internships and volunteers encouraged. Beautiful waterfalls and swimming holes. Birds galore. Community focus.