Most Affordable Internships in Costa Rica with Intern Abroad HQ
- Costa Rica
- San Ramón
About Program
Intern Abroad HQ offers the most flexible and affordable internships in Costa Rica starting from just two weeks duration - the perfect opportunity to expand your horizons and advance your dream career.
Choose from 8 unique placements in Costa Rica, all customized and tailored to meet your course credit, academic major or career path requirements. Internships are available in the fields of healthcare, finance, education, animal care and more, with flexible start dates available year round.
Outside of your internship, you'll have time to enjoy Costa Rica’s laid back culture and stunning scenery. At the end, you’ll receive an international reference from your host organization that will help your resume to stand out in front of future employers. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring your internship sets you up for a successful global career.
*Please note, internship placements require varying levels of Spanish speaking proficiency.
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Program Highlights
- Choose from 8 unique internship placements in Costa Rica
- Placements in Costa Rica begin the first and third Monday of every month throughout the year starting, from two weeks duration at just US$1,357
- We source and arrange your internship placement from start to finish with fees including airport transfer, orientation, accommodation, and 24/7 local support
- All interns participate in our reflection-based learning curriculum that fosters the development of transferable soft skills that employers value
- Explore Costa Rica’s beautiful scenery and immerse yourself in the friendly local culture
Popular Programs

Gain hands-on experience helping with environmental sustainability in Costa Rica, assisting conservationists in reserves, forests and greenhouses. Help to grow and maintain plants and organic gardens, research plant health and wildlife, and make a genuine contribution to conservation in Costa Rica’s stunning ecosystem.

Healthcare internships in Costa Rica are based in clinics or hospitals, where interns assist and shadow local doctors and nurses. Specific placements are tailored for interns’ experience, internship length and Spanish language proficiency, but all provide the chance to see healthcare in action in a small Costa Rican town and learn from experienced local professionals.

Microfinance interns are placed in organizations that work directly with local entrepreneurs to provide all manner of business support services, including lending, financial literacy assistance, business lessons, advice and planning, and marketing. Interns help local business owners directly or assist local support staff.

An ideal internship for physical therapists or students wanting to gain genuine physical therapy work experience in a therapy clinic, supporting patients with treatments under the guidance of trained local physicians. Get hands-on experience delivering therapy relevant to your own experience.
Response from Intern Abroad HQ
Dear Kelsie, thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review! I'm glad that you enjoyed all these aspects of your time interning in Costa Rica and I'm sure you will be missed by your host family and the people you met through your placement. We'd love to welcome you back anytime - take care and best of luck with your future adventures!