Mexico On-site

Ventura Travel is hiring a Tour Guide Central America English Speaker - (Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama)

Responsibilities

  • Act as the PURAVENTURA host, daily guide, interpreter, and manager for a group of 6 to 12 senior travelers on a 2- to 3-week multi-country tour.
  • Provide leadership and ensure the well-being, safety, and smooth operation of the tour for all travelers.
  • Follow the established travel itinerary as closely as possible, making adjustments only when necessary.
  • Remain calm under stress, follow protocols in special situations, and independently provide flexible solutions.
  • Ensure that services from partners meet our quality, safety, and sustainability standards.
  • Track daily expenses, collect receipts, and keep costs within the specified trip budget.
  • Treat clients like friends, ensuring their trip is the best experience possible.
  • Enjoy yourself and share that enjoyment with people from French-speaking countries.

Requirements

  • Advanced English proficiency (C2 level) for client communication.
  • Fluent in Spanish.
  • All necessary permissions to work and guide in Mexico.
  • First Aid Certification including CPR and Heimlich maneuver.
  • Extensive and continually growing knowledge of Mexico as a travel destination, with a passion to showcase it.
  • Interest in sustainable, local, and authentic travel.
  • Engaging, reliable, and well-organized personality.
  • Good health, high energy, and a positive attitude.
  • Ability to handle the daily mental and physical stresses of long, tiring days.
  • Friendly, happy, and helpful demeanor as the face of PURAVENTURA.
  • Practical experience with internet, email, Google platforms, and a smartphone capable of running Android 14 or higher or iOS 13 or higher.

Nice to Have

  • Good English communication skills.
  • Previous work experience as a tour conductor or guide, especially in Mexico.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to participate in further education for tour conductors within the company.
  • Competitive salary for each departure.
  • Further career opportunities, such as becoming part of the operational team or a travel coordinator for tour guides.
  • International and friendly working environment with colleagues in Germany, France, and Latin America who are more than just co-workers.

Compensation

Competitive salary for each departure.

Work Arrangement

On-site travel with groups on 2- to 3-week multi-country trips in Mexico.

Team

International team with colleagues in Germany, France, and Latin America.

Other

  • Language requirements: English C2 level, fluent Spanish.
  • Travel: accompany groups on 2-3 week all-country trips in Mexico.
  • Equipment: smartphone able to run Android 14 or above or iOS 13 or above.
  • Note: The team is currently full, but the team is fast-growing, and we might have opportunities soon.
  • Applications must be written in English.
Job Details
Location Mexico
Work mode On-site
Department Tour Guiding
Category other
Posted 19 days ago
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