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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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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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Camping Uberlândia, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter o camping organizado e se conecte à natureza

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Private School Caluma, Ecuador

Are you an English teacher? Come help us!

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

Ecological Reserve San Antonio del Tequendama, Colombia

Actividades de conservación y educación en una Reserva Natural

30h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
From 30 days to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Hostel Sangolquí, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestro hostal y aprovecha Ecuador!

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 30 to 60 days Team Dorm
  • 4.0

Social Project Lima, Peru

Crea contenido y explora Perú.

24h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Farmstay Sasaima, Colombia

Vengan vivir una experiencia rural colombiana !

25h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Barra do Garças, Brazil

Faxina geral, Reparos, limpeza de quintal e canteiros

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project PACHO, Colombia

Ayúdanos con la construcción de una cabaña temática

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Farm Santa Rosa, Uruguay

Ayuda a nuestra chacrita familiar en Santa Rosa, Uruguay

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project San Alberto, Argentina

Ayúdanos a construir un nuevo espacio sustentable

25h/week Painting & Decorating Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador, Ecuador

Travel to the Andes, help, and share with indigenous communities

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Farmstay Huancayo, Peru

Recepción y limpieza de nuestro alojamiento eco Valle del Mantaro

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Sustainable Community Ibarra Canton, Ecuador

Ayúdame a recuperar los árboles frutales de éste terreno.

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent

Permaculture project PACHO, Colombia

Cultiva Conexiones, Cuida la Naturaleza en Finca Eco-Friendly :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 3 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals

Animal Shelter Ahuano, Ecuador

Teaching & learning at a wildlife rescue center

32h/week Child Care
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm Buenavista, Colombia

Ven a ayudarnos con el marketing digital en Colombia

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works