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Hostel Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Apoio na Recepção e Cuidados Básicos no Hostel

12h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Animal Shelter Cusco, Peru

Come assist in animal rescue, rainforest Amazonas conservation in Peru!

20h/week Social Work Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Holistic Center La Plata, Argentina

Ayúdanos con nuestro proyecto de construcción!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Cleaning
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
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Holistic Center La Plata, Argentina

Ayudanos con las tareas y disfrutá la paz del lugar :)

20h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Building & Repairing Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

craftsmen and artists (Artesanos y Artistas)

25h/week Arts
From 30 to 84 days Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Farm Otavalo, Ecuador

Opportunity to ride horses and learn natural horsemanship :)

10h/week Animal Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Medellín, Colombia

AYUDANOS CON LA ORGANIZACION DEL HOSTELY CONOCE LA CIUDAD

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Camping Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

​🧹Ajude na limpeza de camping acolhedor em meio da natureza​⛺ ​

18h/week Cleaning Gardening
At least 1 week Tent
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Ecological Reserve Curicó, Chile

Mejoremos este rincón del paraíso mientras disfrutas del mar

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a mantener nuestra casa limpia

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 15 to 60 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Bogotá, Colombia

Ayúdanos a recibir a nuestros huéspedes.

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 15 to 60 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Cochabamba, Quillacollo, Bolivia

Manos Creativas: Mantenimiento, Pintura & Reparos 🛠️🎨

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • High demand
  • New

Private School Cochabamba, Quillacollo, Bolivia

Cocina Consciente: Alimenta el Cuerpo y el Alma 🍲🌿

25h/week Cooking
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • High demand
  • New

Private School Cochabamba, Quillacollo, Bolivia

Conecta tu Energía con la Naturaleza: Limpieza & Jardín 🌱✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • High demand
  • New

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

Bienvenidos a la casa de amigos del fin del mundo en Patagonia!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Última Esperanza, Chile

Ayúdanos a promocionar nuestro hostal en la Patagonia!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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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