Hiring virtual assistants from Latin America costs $10–28/hr for bilingual (English/Spanish) professionals — 60–75% less than US VAs. LATAM VAs are available for administrative support, executive assistance, customer service, data entry, research, and operations. ProLatamWork connects companies with vetted bilingual VAs from Colombia, Mexico, and Argentina — all working in US-compatible timezones. Zero commission for clients.
Administrative Support, Google Workspace, CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce), Calendar Management, Email Management, Data Entry, Research, Slack, Notion, Bilingual English/Spanish
How much does a virtual assistant from Latin America cost?
LATAM virtual assistants charge $8–30/hr. General administrative VA: $8–18/hr. Bilingual executive VA (calendar, email, travel): $18–28/hr. Specialized VA (CRM management, customer success): $22–30/hr. Full-time equivalent (160 hrs/month) costs $1,280–4,800/month.
Are LATAM virtual assistants bilingual in English and Spanish?
Yes. Most LATAM VAs on ProLatamWork are bilingual. Colombia, Mexico, and Costa Rica have the highest concentration of English-proficient VAs. Many have B2–C1 English and have worked with US companies for years.
What tasks can a LATAM virtual assistant handle?
LATAM VAs can handle: email and calendar management, travel booking, CRM data entry and updates, customer service (email/chat), research and reports, social media scheduling, invoice processing, and project coordination. The best VAs are experienced with Google Workspace, HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack, and Notion.
How is a LATAM VA different from a Philippines VA?
Both offer cost savings, but LATAM VAs have key advantages for US companies: (1) 1–3h timezone gap vs 12–13h for the Philippines, enabling real-time communication during business hours; (2) Spanish/English bilingualism for Latin American client facing; (3) stronger cultural alignment with North American work styles. Philippines VAs may have a slight edge in English fluency for some regions.
Can I hire a LATAM VA for customer support?
Yes. LATAM VAs with customer support experience are available on ProLatamWork. Bilingual Spanish/English customer support agents are particularly valuable for US companies serving Latin American markets. Rates: $12–22/hr depending on experience.