You’re tired of school and want to be out in the nature, get your hands dirty and discover the world at the same time? The weather in Germany is starting to get on your nerves and you’re dreaming of sunshine, fresh air and unique landscapes? Why not combine your stay abroad with a farmstay! Give yourself a successful change from everyday life, spend an unforgettable time in the country and discover a new culture. No other continent is better suited for this than Latin America, because the exciting countries could not be more diverse. And the best thing is that the farms in Central and South America are familiar and authentic, and not overcrowded on a grand scale. This way you get to know the real life of the locals and are accepted as a member of the family. By the way, you will also improve your language skills, since Spanish is the only language spoken on the farms.

The real country life

Even though you might not think so, Latin Americans are often far ahead of us in their thinking and ideas. Even though agriculture often takes place on a smaller scale, innovation is a big deal here. That’s because, especially in smaller communities, people depend on a working, sustainable and genuine agriculture. And the emphasis is on not harming the environment and giving back to it and the communities. You will learn a lot about sustainable agriculture and develop your own skills and abilities. You might even be able to use them in Germany.

Plants, animals or both?

On a farm you have the unique opportunity to enjoy the seclusion and pristine nature. Lonely, incomparable landscapes determine your everyday life here. You have time to reflect and think about what you want to achieve in your life, where you want to go and what is important to you. At the same time, working with the locals, you will also realize what really counts in life: Helpfulness, cohesion and gratitude.

There is something for everyone on our farmstays, and you can pursue your personal interests and desires. You have a fascination for plants and physical work? You will have the opportunity to grow and harvest your own fruits, vegetables and other plants. Or do you prefer to take care of animals in need? Dogs, cats and other animals in need of help are waiting for you. If you are a true horse lover, you can also finally pursue your passion on a horse ranch on a daily basis. You can help with the horse care, muck out the stable or train the horses and go for rides with the guests.

Do I need to know Spanish?

Depending on the level of your existing Spanish knowledge, we recommend that you take a language course at the beginning of your program to acquire some basic knowledge or to refresh your knowledge.

Generally, basic knowledge of Spanish is sufficient on our farms and you can learn it on the spot without any previous knowledge. However, these basic skills are very important to complete your project successfully and to enjoy your trip to the fullest. This is especially important for farm work, as on many farms you will be working with locals from rural areas who unfortunately do not have the academic opportunities to learn English or other languages. Therefore, communication is mainly in Spanish. However, on most farms there is at least one person and the other volunteers with whom you can also communicate in English. With a little curiosity, you will learn the language quickly.

Language courses:

Since farms are usually located in a small village, it is recommended that you take an intensive 2-week language course in a larger town at the beginning of your trip before you start your farm work. The 2-week course consists of 20 lessons per week in a small group of international students.

If the farm is located near a city, and you live in the city, you can take your language course at the same time as your farm work. In this case, the course includes 10 lessons per week. This is possible during a farm stay in Guatemala.

Language schools:

We have carefully selected our partner language schools in each location and checked them against our standards. We work with smaller language schools that are not concerned with masses of students, but rather focus on personalized attention and quick learning. They are typically very family-oriented institutions. In addition to classes, the schools offer extracurricular activities where you will quickly connect with your fellow students as well as the Latin American culture. Go salsa dancing with the other volunteers, or take a cooking class and learn how to prepare local specialties.

All our language schools are centrally located and within walking distance of your accommodation.

You can find out more about our language courses and language schools here.

Intensive consultation: Before booking your trip, our experienced staff will advise you intensively and you will learn everything about our diverse offerings. In this way we make sure that we put together the right program for everyone.

Continuous availability: You can contact us at any time by email, phone or Whatsapp, if you have any questions. We are happy to meet you personally and are ready to help you with advice and support.

Comprehensive preparation documents: Our preparation package, which we will send to you after booking, contains everything you need for your trip. So you get, among other things, a packing list, the most important health information, a budget planning developed through experience, our favorite travel routes and many insider tips on the program locations.

Travel time: To Work and Travel belongs, as the name suggests, not only the work, but especially the travel part and discovering the country. Upon request, we will not only take care of your placement in a suitable program, but also take on the planning and organization of your travel time and give you important advice.

Flight offer: If you wish, we take over the booking of your flights together with the travel agency of our confidence. Here you do not have to worry about anything – if you want, we even take care of your online check-in.

Insurances: On request, we take care of the booking of a travel cancellation and travel health insurance for you.

Certification: In order to keep the entitlement to child benefit, we can certify your participation in the program on request. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time.

Arrival: In each of our destination countries, we have a German-speaking contact person who will personally meet you at the airport and take you to your hostel, in which you will be accommodated during the introduction days.

Introduction meeting: At the beginning of your Work and Travel adventure, our contact person will explain and show you everything important during the introduction days. You will get a first impression of your new home and can ask any questions.

Spanish course: If you want, we can organize a Spanish course for you at the beginning of your trip. Perfect if you are a Spanish beginner or want to refresh your school knowledge a bit.

Support: Our local contact, as well as the staff in Germany, are available 24/7 for you, so you always feel well taken care of and safe.

Excursions: If several of our participants are in one location at the same time, optional excursions and activities can be planned with other participants.

Our WanderWorld T-Shirt: We at WanderWorld Travel see ourselves as a family. With our T-shirt we want to connect all our participants and create cool photos.

Certificate and attestation: After successful participation in our program, you will of course receive a certificate with all the information you need. This will look great in future job applications. If you want to count your participation towards your studies, for example, we will of course be happy to issue you with a suitable certificate. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.