--- title: ILP Blog | Central America description: Central America | Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. --- **ILP VOLUNTEER TRIPS NOW OPEN TO COUNTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD! **[Start My Application Online ](https://ilp.org/how-to-apply/) [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hs-fs/file-860189993-png/layout/logo1.png)](http://www.ilp.org) [Apply Now](https://ilp.org/how-to-apply/) [ Login ](https://my.ilp.org) ## [The Most Perfect Island Getaway: Nicaragua's Corn Islands](https://blog.ilp.org/corn-islands-nicaragua) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 5/13/26 2:45 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/277696398_518512479626301_836872719698793772_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/corn-islands-nicaragua) Who knew you could find the prettiest Caribbean turquoise beaches and sandy shores in Nicaragua?  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/corn-islands-nicaragua) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/corn-islands-nicaragua#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [San Miguel de Allende Is The Prettiest City In Mexico](https://blog.ilp.org/san-miguel-de-allende) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 6/11/25 7:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_1637.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/san-miguel-de-allende) Any city that was “built for relaxing” is somewhere you just can’t pass up.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/san-miguel-de-allende) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/san-miguel-de-allende#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [How To Make Your Dreams Of Vacationing In Aruba A Reality](https://blog.ilp.org/aruba) Posted by [Taylor Taft](https://blog.ilp.org/author/taylor-taft) on 3/11/25 2:29 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_8240.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/aruba) Introducing our ILP volunteers' newly discovered vacation destination, Aruba!  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/aruba) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/aruba#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america), [Caribbean](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/caribbean), [South America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/south-america) ## [Your Go-To-Guide For Volcano Boarding In Nicaragua](https://blog.ilp.org/your-go-to-guide-for-volcano-boarding-in-nicaragua) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 11/25/24 8:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/332203351_223840470085809_2999439229168952813_n.jpeg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/your-go-to-guide-for-volcano-boarding-in-nicaragua) If you are going to be volunteering in Central America or even just near Leon, Nicaragua on a vacation, you have got to check out volcano boarding. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/your-go-to-guide-for-volcano-boarding-in-nicaragua) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/your-go-to-guide-for-volcano-boarding-in-nicaragua#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [Swim With Whale Sharks + More On Isla Mujeres](https://blog.ilp.org/isla-mujeres) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 9/19/24 11:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/313855018_529866561855898_761579615491006041_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/isla-mujeres) Soaking up some weekend sun in Cancun, Mexico? Make sure you spend one of your days on this pretty little island that's just a boat ride away: Isla Mujeres!  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/isla-mujeres) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/isla-mujeres#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [Must-Have Tips For Planning Your Trip To Machu Picchu, Peru](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-machu-picchu-on-your-ilp-semester) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 9/2/24 11:15 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Tezza-0183.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-machu-picchu-on-your-ilp-semester) Want to hike Machu Picchu during your ILP semester? There are some things you'll need to know before you even start planning.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-machu-picchu-on-your-ilp-semester) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/visit-machu-picchu-on-your-ilp-semester#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [A Coastal Adventure Awaits You In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico](https://blog.ilp.org/puerto-vallarta-mexico) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 4/17/24 3:15 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/ellaanewtonn_1711990564_3336741158939355768_3916096893.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/puerto-vallarta-mexico) Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a total dream. Here are a few of the top things you absolutely have to do when visiting.   [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/puerto-vallarta-mexico) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/puerto-vallarta-mexico#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [Add These Day Trips + Weekend Spots To Your Time In Puebla, Mexico](https://blog.ilp.org/day-trips-and-weekend-spots-from-puebla-mexico) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 3/30/24 2:32 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/271493055_611085966790539_9107896489783210633_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/day-trips-and-weekend-spots-from-puebla-mexico) Magical cities, thundering waterfalls, mountain hot springs, and a tiny town that feels like Italy are all just a quick ride away from Puebla.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/day-trips-and-weekend-spots-from-puebla-mexico) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/day-trips-and-weekend-spots-from-puebla-mexico#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [Cholula Is The Can't Miss Spot If You're Hanging Out In Puebla, Mexico](https://blog.ilp.org/cholula-mexico) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 2/28/24 12:17 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_7405.jpeg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/cholula-mexico) Spending time in the colorful city of Puebla? You would be missing out on half the highlights found in this part of Mexico if you didn't also visit nearby Cholula!  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/cholula-mexico) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/cholula-mexico#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america) ## [Which ILP Humanitarian Program Is Right For Me?](https://blog.ilp.org/what-ilp-humanitarian-program-is-right-for-me) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 2/15/24 6:10 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-11-18%20at%202.37.32%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/what-ilp-humanitarian-program-is-right-for-me) Did you know ILP has Humanitarian Programs all over the world?  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/what-ilp-humanitarian-program-is-right-for-me) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/what-ilp-humanitarian-program-is-right-for-me#comments-listing) Topics: [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america), [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe), [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Caribbean](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/caribbean), [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa), [South Pacific](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/south-pacific), [South America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/south-america) [All posts](https://blog.ilp.org/all) [Next](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america/page/2) ## **[Hey friends!](https://blog.ilp.org/)** We are ILP, a Utah-based non-profit org that has service abroad opportunities for college-age volunteers. 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