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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

58 opportunities found

Farmstay Paraty, Brazil

✨ Marketing & Apoio com Crianças em Sítio Perto de Paraty 🌿

24h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntariado en el Paraíso Juan de Dios

32h/week Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Bridge the World, Share the Heart: Volunteer to Celebrate Culture

18h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Arts Party Promoter
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

Se parte de actividades divertidas con gente de Cuenca

20h/week Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Administration
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Cuenca, Ecuador

Conversaciones y actividades divertidas con gente de Cuenca

25h/week Teaching Languages Music Party Promoter
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Isabela, Ecuador

Ayuda en nuestro hostel y descubre Isabela, Galapagos!

25h/week Party Promoter Bartending Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 10 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Diamantina, Brazil

RESTAURAÇÃO DE ACERVOS DIVERSOS - Casa de Memorias

30h/week Content Writer Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Pisac, Peru

Guardians & Guides: Share Your Healing Gifts with Our Community

20h/week Party Promoter Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Celendín, Peru

🌿📸 Naturaleza, cultura y creatividad en la sierra de Cajamarca

30h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Permaculture project Puerto Bossetti, Argentina

Creacion de contenido audiovisual de nuestro proyecto al mundo!

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Camping Contenda, Brazil

Mídias sociais na Estância Casa na Árvore

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tona, Colombia

Help in hosting restaurant & Reception at hostel and enjoy the nature in Colombia

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals

Ecological Reserve Maquiné, Brazil

Reserva Ecológica, Agroecologia & Terapias Naturais

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals

NGO Huanchaco, Peru

Marketing coordinator

25h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm

NGO Huanchaco, Peru

Fundraising Coordinator

25h/week Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm

Holistic Center Riohacha, Colombia

🧘‍♀️ Impulsa el Bienestar en el Caribe 🌊 & Descubre Riohacha!

22h/week Party Promoter Teaching Sports
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • 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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