2026 Puentes Summer International Internship Program

2026 Puentes Summer International Internship Program

4.95 · 21 reviews
Location
Multiple Locations +3
  • Argentina
    • Buenos Aires
  • Uruguay
    • Montevideo
  • Online
Length
8 weeks

Program Details

Compensation
Unpaid
Timeframe
Academic Year Fall J-Term Maymester Spring Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Apartment Host Family
Language
Spanish
Weekly Hours
33
Age Min.
18

Pricing

Starting Price
6300
Price Details
The Puentes program fee includes a customized internship in a high-performing business or nonprofit, with meaningful work and supervision; internship oversight by the Puentes staff; cultural immersion activities with a city tour, a tango lesson, and a day trip to a typical ranch (in person only); professional development activities; comfortable, pre-screened, and well-located housing (in-person only); pre-program support; airport reception and transfer (in-person only); orientation and a welcome packet; comprehensive 24/7 support.

What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Some Meals Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Transportation Travel Insurance
Jan 14, 2026
Oct 07, 2025
33 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Take your education outside the classroom: intern and be immersed in Argentina or Uruguay with Puentes Abroad! We build bridges to connect undergraduate students and recent graduates with a range of professional and cultural opportunities in Argentina and Uruguay, or remote from your chosen place of work. Our internship sites vary from educational and human rights nonprofits to healthcare agencies and tech companies, among others.

Puentes provides a customized and meaningful internship experience, together with personalized professional development, engaging cultural activities, and constant support before, during, and after the adventure. We very purposefully curate high quality internships with project-based work so that you are developing professional and language skills, while also making a real contribution to the organization where you are working. An intermediate Spanish level is required to participate in the program.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This program offers meaningful internships with supportive staff who balance guidance and independence, fostering personal growth and cultural immersion.

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Program Highlights

  • PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT COMPONENT: In order to further your professional growth, we complement your in-office experience with one-on-one mentoring sessions.
  • CROSS CULTURAL KNOW-HOW: At Puentes, we have a deep understanding of the needs, interests, and energies of undergraduate students and young professionals. We also understand the particularities and dynamics of Argentina and Uruguay.
  • METICULOUS AND CHEERFUL ORGANIZATION: We are highly organized, detail oriented, punctual, and ridiculously prepared. We approach programming in a cheerful way, as we strive for perfection and the highest standard of professionalism in all we do.

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Business Development

Research new client leads, conduct personalized outreach to leads, and help to create proposals for potential clients.

Conduct a market analysis for the company's expansion to a new country or market.

Communications & Media

Develop and implement the social media plan for one of the company's key products or services

Craft communication materials and identify contacts for outreach to key stakeholders.

Coordination & Service

Plan and coordinate a new social program to increase the organization's impact.

Develop a customer loyalty program and do outreach to potential partners that would provide value to the customers.

Assist with the implementation of programs while interacting with community members on-site in order to complement project-based work.

Research & Analysis

Research best practices in the market and prepare a report with recommendations for how to improve the product or program.

Analyze product or program data, organize learnings, and create dashboards and graphics to show results and findings.

Marketing & Writing

Develop the strategy and content for a marketing campaign, implement the campaign, and measure its success based on key indicators.

Conceptualize and create blog posts and website content to help increase awareness of the company's brand.

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Program Reviews

4.95 Rating
based on 21 reviews
  • 5 rating 95.24%
  • 4 rating 4.76%
  • 3 rating 0%
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  • Growth 4.75
  • Support 4.85
  • Fun 4.75
  • Housing 4.95
  • Safety 4.9
Showing 1 - 8 of 21 reviews
Audrey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Buenos Aires Summer Internship

Navigating a new city with language and cultural barriers can feel daunting, but my internship with Puentes made the experience completely manageable. From mastering public transportation to discovering the best local coffee shops, I always felt supported. Puentes provides guidance and encouragement every step of the way, ensuring that interns can confidently adapt, explore, and thrive while fully engaging with the community. Their support transforms challenges into exciting learning opportunities.

What was your funniest moment?
All the silly inside jokes memories that made with my cohort!
50 people found this review helpful.
Julia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Social Impact in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Studying abroad in Argentina was one of the most formative experiences of my college years. Professionally, working in Buenos Aires gave me the chance to practice Spanish in a real-world setting and pushed me to adapt quickly in a new environment. I gained confidence navigating a different workplace culture, learned how to communicate across language barriers, and developed a stronger sense of independence that I know will serve me in my career. On a personal level, the connection I built with my host mom was especially meaningful—she not only made me feel at home but also became a mentor and friend. We spent hours talking, which helped me improve my Spanish while also giving me insight into Argentine life, and we still call each other regularly. The challenges I faced—whether adjusting to the language, the pace of the city, or being far from home—ended up shaping my growth the most, teaching me resilience and adaptability. Looking back, I see Argentina as the place where I grew both professionally and personally, and I carry those lessons and relationships with me every day.

52 people found this review helpful.
Caroline
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing internship abroad experience!

My summer internship in Buenos Aires through Puentes Abroad was a fantastic experience. I felt supported by the Puentes team but was still able to create my own community and life there independently from the program. I interned with TECHO Argentina, a housing non-profit, and am so grateful for the fun, inspiring work there but also my amazing coworkers I got to see day in, day out. I fell in love with the city of Buenos Aires. The art, live music, and fantastic night life was very conducive to meeting new people all the time and swapping stories. I genuinely grew as a person in my time there and I already can't wait to go back!

Pros
  • Expanding Spanish language fluency
  • meeting young people of Argentina
  • becoming comfortable with being on your own and exploring the world around you
173 people found this review helpful.
Abby
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

GEO and Buenos Aires

I loved the team at GEO. Super flexible, accommodating and supportive to work with. I learned a tremendous amount of Spanish and culture while working.
Amazing experience overall with Puentes and the program. I lived with a host family and was extremely fortunate to live with a whole family close to work. People had different experiences with host living, a lot of people only lived with one older woman and not a whole family. I could also walk to work which was great, but the public transit is convenient too. Prices are affordable especially compared to US. Go to Puentes orientation as they give important info. Night life is fun just take care of your belongings! iPhones are expensive and people will steal them.
10/10 would recommend overall great experience . team at Puentes is fantastic too

Pros
  • Range of Activities in Buenos Aires
  • Easy place to travel from
  • Culture and lifestyle
Cons
  • All Spanish-- so you should want to learn Spanish if you come here
  • Winter during the Summer
  • Safety (just have to be aware 100% of the time)
197 people found this review helpful.
Rowena
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Weight In Mind Internship

This is my first internship experience, and I am very happy with it. Through this experience, I learnt a lot, including, communicating skills, self-directed working style. For a student who studies Biochemistry, normally I only work with numbers, elements and formulas, so it’s nice to work with actual human beings.The instructors provided me with full support and trust, they gave me a friendly working experience. During the internship, I produced a promotional video for a new product and few posters. I enjoyed this experience. It has a magic balance between overwhelming and challenging.

172 people found this review helpful.
Osamah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Puentes experience

"Puentes Abroad has been fantastic from the beginning of my internship until now. I absolutely loved my internship experience since I was able to gain real-world experience while working on interesting projects. I would strongly recommend Puentes to anyone looking for an internship that includes a distant, international experience as well as professional development workshops and excellent supervision. This experience improved both my personal and professional life."

Thank you so much
Osama Naji

214 people found this review helpful.
Nelson
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Virtual Experience

I had a fantastic virtual experience with Puentes Abroad with an agricultural consulting internship in Buenos Aires. Puentes staff and programming did a fantastic job with guest speakers, tours, and an all around comprehensive cultural dive into Argentina. In the internship itself, I had immense support from the Puentes team with many check-ins at the beginning, middle, and end of the internship. I was able to come away from the program with new skills, cultural experiences, and a fantastic summer.

What would you improve about this program?
Really wish it was in-person and that we could've traveled. Highly encourage all future participants to take advantage of it.
167 people found this review helpful.
Wendy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Puentes is Great!!

I loved my remote experience with Puentes Abroad!! The staff is phenomenal and provides support every step of the way. I also got the chance to intern at a great NGO and I'm extremely grateful for the experience! The workshops held allowed me to learn more about Argentina and learn important skills for the workplace that I'm sure I'll apply in my career. I had a one-on-one session with Maddy on international job curation that opened my eyes to all the opportunities out there for working abroad. I highly recommend Puentes Abroad to anyone looking for a global internship!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Despite being virtual, I got to try yerba mate which was a unique experience.
167 people found this review helpful.

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