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

343 opportunities found

Ecological Reserve Tena, Ecuador

Ayuda en el Desarrollo de Nuestra Finca en la Amazonia

25h/week Social Work Farming Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
At least 5 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Termales, Colombia

Maestros del mundo: inspira con arte y naturaleza en la selva

20h/week Teaching Sports Painting & Decorating Music Arts
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Aratuípe, Brazil

Agrofloresta e capoeira - produzindo alimentos organicos

24h/week Gardening Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 23 days to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Farm Aratuípe, Brazil

Bioconstrução e capoeira angola

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Piatã, Brazil

Come be part of our coffee farm project!

30h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Cundinmarca, Colombia

Finca ecológica: cultivo, cocina y animales en Colombia

16h/week Cleaning Cooking Gardening Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Permaculture project Wenceslau Braz, Brazil

✨Viva a agroecologia com mulheres da comunidade!

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

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ven a co-crear con nosotros un espacio de conexión natural

25h/week Arts Gardening Building & Repairing
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Capayán Department, Argentina

Veni a explorar tu creatividad en Monte y Lucero

20h/week Teaching Languages Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Laishí Department, Argentina

Ayudante para construcción de granja y huerta

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel san jose de suaita, Colombia

Ayúdanos haciendo limpieza y mantenimiento general en mi hostal

25h/week Kitchen Hand Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Villavieja, Colombia

🎨 ¡Ayúdanos a dar color a nuestro espacio con tu arte!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Social Project Termales, Colombia

Crea con Propósito: Fotografía y Video en un Proyecto Comunitario

20h/week Content Writer Social Media Photography Video Making
At least 1 week Private Room
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Puerto Inca, Peru

Help us teach English and enjoy the Amazon Rainforest!

15h/week Social Work Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Puchuncaví, Chile

One of Chile's most sustainable places, help us Biocobstruction

24h/week Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Baependi, Brazil

Join to our Temple to learn gardening and plantation🌿

25h/week Farming Gardening
At least 5 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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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