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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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NGO ICA, Peru

"Green Travel Challaca "Contribuyendo a los ODS 8,12,13,15,17

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Lagoinha, Brazil

Sítio agropecuário na Serra do Mar (PT/EN/ES)

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center San Rafael, Colombia

Cuidado de animales en comunidad multicultural

32h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Homestay Quito, Ecuador

Practice Languages and Live Like a Local in Quito

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
From 3 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Social Project Cuenca, Ecuador

Field work on the farm

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Sustainable Community São Paulo, Brazil

Experiência numa Comunidade Cultural, na Vila Mariana, São Paulo

10h/week Cleaning Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
From 5 to 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Cusco, Peru

Animal Care & Cultural Connection with My Mom in Cusco

16h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • High demand

Hotel La Vega, Colombia

🌿🏡 Voluntariado en Hogar en la Montaña Eco-Hotel 🍃✨

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 30 days to 10 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0

Farmstay Jarinu, Brazil

Ajude-nos a por a mão na terra, plantar, colher, regar...

30h/week Cleaning Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

Speaking & Culture Coach for Students

22h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Maresias, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no café da manha e almoço na Lanchonete Caiçara

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Comendador Gomes, Brazil

Trabalhar em Eventos _Divertir - Servir - Produzir - Se Deliciar

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Holistic Center Campinas, Brazil

🌿 Voluntariado em Spa Holístico em Campinas

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing Teaching Languages
At least 10 days Tent 1 meal
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Cali, Colombia

Conoce Cali mientras nos ayudas con la recepción

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Private School Quito, Ecuador

Help our students practice English in a different and fun way!

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Sativanorte, Colombia

Ayúdanos a preservar nuestro paramo y construir nuestra Ecotienda

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

How many countries are there in South America?

South America includes 12 sovereign states: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and a part of France (French Guiana). Most countries speak their specific dialects of Spanish, but Portuguese is the majority language by a small margin due to the fact that Brazil is the largest country in the continent. South America is home to more plant and animal species than anywhere on Earth. 

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What are the best places to see animals in South America?

There are many places to observe animals in natural habitat. Just be careful with places that exploit animals instead of helping them. Please, always research before visiting. An example of a trustworthy place to see wildlife in South America is the Bird Park at the Iguazu Falls National Reserve. In Peru, you can feel the spirits of the Andes at Parque Nacional Manu. In Argentina, Unesco World Heritage site Península Valdés is home to sea lions, seals, penguins and numerous seabirds, being one of South America’s best wildlife reserves. 

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How can I use Worldpackers to visit South America?

South America is the place for a classic backpacker adventure. You can use Worldpackers to save some money by exchanging work for accommodation in Sao Paulo, Lima, Buenos Aires and a lot of other places included in our host list. From big cities to beaches and countrysides, we’ve got you covered! You can explore South America by applying to the positions that match your skills, once you become a Worldpackers member for only $49 a year. Maybe come visit Worldpackers headquarters in Sao Paulo! 

How Worldpackers works: the complete guideTime to prepare for your trip as a worldpacker!

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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