BUSINESS
The world is more connected than ever, and understanding how business works across cultures is a key part of a modern business education. As Latin America’s small business sector grows rapidly, so does the need for marketing support, digital skills, and global outreach—especially for entrepreneurs navigating a competitive international marketplace.
Through Worldpackers, business internships often take place with small, local companies or social enterprises that offer immersive, hands-on experiences. Many of these are micro-businesses that rely on tourism or local services, giving interns the opportunity to contribute directly to real business challenges. Common focus areas include Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Business Development, and Accounting. Interns might help with international marketing strategies, train local teams, translate and localize content, improve client communication, or develop digital tools for business growth.
Not only will you gain real-world experience and insight into the daily operations of small businesses in developing economies, but you'll also improve your Spanish and build cross-cultural communication skills. You’ll come away with a stronger resume, deeper global awareness, and a clearer sense of how to grow as a globally-minded professional—while making a real impact on the communities you serve.
Digital Marketing
PRICE STARTS AT $1,234 FOR 4 WEEKS
Morelia, Mexico
Step into the exciting world of digital marketing with this internship in Morelia, Mexico, where you’ll work alongside Jaque Mate – Impacta Mexico supporting local companies and emerging businesses. This hands-on role gives you the chance to create engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok, conduct market research and competitor analysis, and assist in launching online campaigns.
You’ll also gain experience in branding projects, analytics, and performance tracking, using tools like Canva, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, and more. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll learn how strategies are developed, tested, and optimized in real time while contributing to the growth of early-stage brands.
Beyond professional skills, this internship offers cultural immersion into the Mexican and Latin American market, helping you understand how local trends, language, and consumer behaviors shape effective campaigns. It’s the perfect opportunity to build your digital marketing expertise, strengthen cross-cultural communication, and take ownership of projects in a dynamic startup environment.
Marketing and Entrepreneurship
PRICE STARTS AT $993 FOR 4 WEEKS
Bali, Indonesia
Join a sustainable jewelry startup in Tampaksiring Village, Bali, where discarded materials like shell, bone, and horn are transformed into meaningful accessories. Currently focused on bracelets, the workshop is expanding into necklaces, earrings, keychains, and custom pieces — and you’ll help shape this growth.
Beyond business experience, you’ll be immersed in a Balinese village known as the “heart of art,” welcomed by locals, and just minutes from Ubud.
Ideal for students in Business, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing, Graphic Design, Art, Photography, Videography, Fashion or Product Design, and Communications who are curious, creative, and eager to learn how to grow a small business abroad.
Business Internship
PRICE STARTS AT $1,995 FOR 4 WEEKS
San Jose, Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most economically successful Latin American countries, and it is a leader in Central America. Since 1960, the country’s GDP has tripled and continues to outpace every other country in the region. Costa Rica’s political impact and economic growth has contributed to one of the lowest poverty rates in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The bustling capital city of San Jose is a prime location for business development and entrepreneurs and international interns get exposed to business practices in a competitive, international setting. Though it is a stable country, with a significantly advanced economy, entrepreneurs in Costa Rica face challenges brought on by government bureaucracy and the high cost of required social programs. Based on your interests, international interns assist small business owners and entrepreneurs in either the for-profit or nonprofit sectors. During your internship, your role may include work in operations, client service, sales, marketing, public relations, accounting, and distribution. As an intern, you gain hands-on experience and Spanish language skills that is sure to make you a more marketable candidate.
PRICE STARTS AT $1,995 FOR 4 WEEKS
Business Internship
Cusco, Peru
Take your business experience abroad to one of the fastest growing economies in South America–the beautiful and amazing country of Peru! Studies from the Peruvian Economic Institute show Peru’s GDP growth has outpaced even China’s at various times over the last 10 years. More specifically, the city of Cusco has experienced exceptional growth due mostly to the service, tourism, and construction industries.
With great economic success comes the challenge of sustainability. As the gateway to Machu Picchu and as the travel hub for both foreign and domestic visitors, the city of Cusco buzzes with endless business opportunities! Micro-business internships get you involved with local entrepreneurs and small business owners. Whether you are interested in for-profit or nonprofit work, there is always a demand for international interns. As a micro-business intern, your responsibilities include operations, client service, sales, marketing, public relations, accounting, and distribution. During your internship, you gain exposure to business practices in the developing world, build professional experience in your area of interest, and advance your marketability by building the confidence and skills to conduct business internationally with Spanish speakers.
PRICE STARTS AT $1,995 FOR 4 WEEKS
Business Internship
Antigua, Guatemala
Guatemala is home to the largest economy in Central America with an annual growth rate of more than 3%. However, the economy continues to struggle and Guatemalan small business owners report a lack of clients as the primary disadvantage impacting their growth. This points to the need for marketing knowledge and outreach to international customers.
International internship placements are with small companies and micro-entrepreneurs. These entrepreneurs need more opportunities and training to expand their services and develop their products, which in turn means they are able to hire more employees and positively impact the lives of people in their local communities. In your micro-business internship, you help make small businesses successful through your creative approach to business and your understanding of the needs of foreign visitors and markets back home. As an intern, you can help these small business owners put growth strategies in place, as you gain exposure to business practices in a developing economy; you also get practical hands-on experience in operations, client service, sales, administration, marketing, public relations, accounting, and distribution channels.