WORK AND TRAVEL IN Colombia
Colombia is the perfect destination if you're interested in Latin American culture, want to discover breathtaking landscapes, and fully enjoy life. Here, you can experience the vibrant, cheerful, and warm culture up close, immerse yourself in rhythmic music, delicious food, and stunning natural beauty. Colombia not only offers dreamy beaches and rainforests but also cool colonial cities, bustling metropolises, and serene mountain landscapes. The joy of life among Colombians is infectious and will make your work and travel experience unforgettable. Explore your options for work and travel in Colombia now – the land of warmth and great coffee is waiting for you!
By the way, if you'd rather participate in social projects in Colombia instead of Work and Travel, check out our programs for Volunteer Work in Colombia an.
- WanderWorld Travel Community
- Contact persons in Colombia and Germany
- No visa application necessary
- Introductory event in Cartagena
- Accommodation included
- Travel packages and flight offers
- Gain new experience and grow personally
- Travel to another continent
- Acquisition of intercultural skills
- Get to know people from all over the world
- Gain work experience in Colombia and learn new skills
Our work and travel projects in Colombia
Hostel experience
Whether as a bartender, tour guide or at reception: when you work and travel in a Colombian hostel, you look after travelers from all over the world, improve your language skills and make friends for life.
At the hostel, you can work in various areas and get to know everyday life. For example, you can support reception, help with breakfast or take on bar shifts.
You will be in constant contact with other backpackers and can relax on the beach in your free time. In the evening, you can either be behind the bar yourself or explore Colombia's lively nightlife.
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SPORT EXPERIENCE
What would it be like to live and work in a small fishing village right on Colombia's Caribbean coast? In our Sport Experience program, you can turn your dream into reality.
In our diving school, you will support the store, prepare the diving equipment and accompany dives. You will also become a diving professional yourself, as you will complete two PADI diving certificates during your time at the exchange school. You'll never get bored in the store. The international team is open and welcoming, just like the diving students, who come from all over the world. New friendships are quickly formed.
In your free time, you can explore the underwater paradise of Tayrona National Park on dives, go on excursions to the surrounding beaches and visit the city of Santa Marta, which is just a 10-minute drive away.
When working and traveling at the Diving school in Colombia you will experience a completely different world: the laid-back, Caribbean beach atmosphere is a 180-degree turnaround from the European hustle and bustle.
Perfect for relaxing for longer periods and switching off.
STAYING ABROAD IN COLOMBIA?
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Welcome to paradise! Whether in the colorful colonial city of Cartagena, the jungle of Minca, or the Caribbean towns of Santa Marta, Palomino, and Taganga, your new home in Colombia has a lot to offer. During the Hostel Experience, you'll not only work in hostel operations but also live in a dormitory with other volunteers and guests. Hostels provide a communal kitchen, and breakfast is often included for free (depending on the hostel). Cool communal areas like a pool, rooftop terrace, or hostel bar invite you to meet backpackers and hang out together. The hostels also offer exciting activities and tours for guests, which you can either help organize as a volunteer or join in your free time.
Life in a communal accommodation is characterized by a diverse mix of people from different nationalities, age groups, and lifestyles who temporarily live under one roof.
While working at the diving school in Taganga, you'll be living in a cool accommodation near the beautiful beach. The accommodation offers dormitory-style rooms with a shared kitchen, a nice courtyard, and a great rooftop terrace. Single rooms are available for an additional fee.
We support you in choosing your Work & Travel program and also help you on site with the Arrival to the respective location.
Why WanderWorld?
With WanderWorld Travel you have the best organization for a Work & Travel in Colombia at your side. We are ourselves passionate travelers and know our way around Colombia inside out. From our personal, years of travel experience we have developed optimal Work & Travel programs with which numerous participants have already had the time of their lives. We carefully and personally select our programs in Colombia to ensure that we are in good jobs and make the tasks fun. It is important to us that our participants experience the culture and the country in a authentic way get to know the locals, have contact with them and gain unforgettable experiences. To make this possible, we take care of the Smooth organization of your program, support you in all aspects of your travel preparations and help you on your journey. What sets us apart is our close-knit team, personal contact to our participants from other travel agencies. So that you can get the most out of your stay abroad Support we will provide you with intensive advice before your departure and will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have during your time in Colombia.
OUR PROJECT LOCATIONS IN COLOMBIA
IN Colombia
In Cartagena, our contact person Jan is ready to assist you with everything you need. He moved from Germany to this city and has made it his home for many years, where he runs his own café. During the orientation session, he will gladly show you his beloved Cartagena and explain Colombian history and culture. You'll also receive insider tips on the coolest places and best modes of transportation. Additionally, WanderWorld Travel is available in the same time zone via WhatsApp to promptly answer any questions you may have.
YOUR FREE TIME IN COLOMBIA
Immerse yourself in the diversity of Colombia, from picturesque coastlines to lush green rainforests. Enjoy surfing adventures at dusk and discover the beauty and diverse leisure activities of this impressive country.
The colorful Old town Cartagenas is a must on any trip to Colombia. While you discover the profound history of the country experience, you can at the same time tastys street food.
Colombians love to party and there are regular festivities and street parades with dancing and music, such as the huge Carnival in Barranquillawhich is considered one of the most colorful in the world.
Visit one of the countless Salsa bars in the country and swing to Sala, Bachata, Cumbia and co. dance the night away. For beginners there are naturally also Dance courses at reasonable prices.
Colombia is the land of coffee! Learn about the interesting cultivation and production of the national drink on a coffee tour through the farms of Salento and learn more about the culture and history behind each cup.
If you are looking to cool off, the small town of Minca a refreshing change. In the mountains, the temperatures are a little cooler and you can swim in the rivers and waterfalls.
On the Caribbean beaches around Santa Marta and Palomino you can relax under palm trees with a coconut in your hand and enjoy life to the full.
The metropolis Medellín impresses you with breathtaking views and fascinating street art. There is a large art scene that immortalizes itself daily on the walls of the city.
YOUR JOURNEY CONTINUES...
WITH WANDERWORLD YOU HAVE MANY OPTIONS.
VOLUNTARY WORK
Language trip
FARM EXPERIENCE
FARM EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEERING
Language trip
FARM EXPERIENCE
FARM EXPERIENCE
Would you like to know how you can combine your projects with us?
Find out how it works here!
EXPERIENCE REPORTS
About Work and Travel in Colombia
WORK AND TRAVEL IN COLOMBIA AND YOU'RE THE PERFECT MATCH?
TALK TO ...
Sophia
Founder of Wanderworld Travel
Lisa
Coordinator & participant support in Costa Rica
Amanda
Support and advice before departure
... ABOUT YOUR ADVENTURE !
Here we can plan your volunteer work in Colombia together and talk about your ideas.
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