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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

157 opportunities found

Farm Trajano de Moraes, Brazil

Verão no circuito das cachoeiras

30h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Máncora, Peru

🌴 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo en Máncora! Bar-desayuno-limpieza ☀️🍹

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • High demand

Surf Camp Talara, Peru

cafeteria snack y bar

30h/week Cooking Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Surf Camp Talara, Peru

Ayúdanos en nuestra cafetería y bar mientras conoce las playas de Mancora!

30h/week Cooking Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Surf Camp Talara, Peru

Buscamos bartender con experiencia :)

30h/week Bartending
From 3 to 9 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Taganga, Colombia

Helping make this hostel a home for travelers

30h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Elqui, Chile

COME TO VOLUNTEER TO THE WEST COAST OF CHILE

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Manco Kapac, Bolivia

compartamos nuestras comidas tipicas

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tambopata, Peru

🌿✨ Vive y ayuda en un eco lodge en plena selva amazónica de Perú

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

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

Camping Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

Apoio em Restaurante (Atendimento e limpeza) 🍴​✨​

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Isla Grande, Colombia

Unique experience in Rosario Islands

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge carolina del príncipe, Colombia

Tienes conocimiento en Café? Se nuestro barista !

30h/week Bartending
From 2 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Leticia, Colombia

Tours, naturaleza, piscina y buen ambiente en las Palmas!

25h/week Bartending Tour Guide Night Shift Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Serra do Cipó, Brazil

COZINHEIRX VEGAN PARA VIVÊNCIA NA SERRA DO CIPÓ (pensão completa)

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Ambato, Argentina

Ayudanos a construir un camping autosostenible y permacultural

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 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