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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

19 opportunities found

Ecological Reserve Dibulla, Colombia

Profesor apoyo para escuela Rural Multietnica

10h/week Music Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Non-Profit Project Trujillo, Peru

Teaching and helping out at the project

20h/week Music Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Trujillo, Peru

Teach english & improve the lives of children at risk in Peru

20h/week Music Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Tibau do Sul, Brazil

'Você é nudista, músico, descolado e comunicativo

30h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Music
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tibau do Sul, Brazil

'Você é nudista, músico, descolado e comunicativo

30h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Imbituba, Brazil

🏖️ Beach Life Volunteer in Brazil's Most Stunning Bay🏄‍🌊

14h/week Music Cooking Cleaning Teaching Sports
From 5 days to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Inn Barra Grande, Peninsula de Marau, Brazil

Compartilhe seu talento musical ou de bartender!!

30h/week Music Bartending
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

🎉🎶 Help Create Unforgettable Moments and Have Fun Too! 🎧💃

25h/week Bartending Arts Music Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a organizar nuestras actividades diarias, Montañita, Ecuador!

20h/week Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge COCHABAMBA, Bolivia

🌿 Aprende en plena naturaleza y comparte lo mejor de ti en Bolivia 🌿

18h/week Building & Repairing Music Cooking Social Work
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ven y ayúdanos con nuestros eventos! :)

26h/week Arts Music Party Promoter
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Praia do Cumbuco - Caucaia, Brazil

Mostre seu talento e venha animar o hostel!

30h/week Teaching Sports Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Palomino, Colombia

Join our team and help us to create unforgettable nights as our guest DJ!

20h/week Music
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel São Luís, Brazil

Faça aulas de conversação com nossos hóspedes

20h/week Music Party Promoter Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Venha divertir nossos hóspedes enquanto se diverte na Bahia! =P

32h/week Bartending Tour Guide Music Party Promoter
From 30 days to 2 months Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Camping Maraú, Brazil

Venha mostrar sua arte e fazer seu show beira mar na Bahia!

25h/week Music Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

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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