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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

36 opportunities found

Other Montañita, Ecuador

Volunteer in Paradise: Language, Culture & Fun by the Sea!🌊✨

30h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • Higher approval

Other Canelones, Uruguay

Ven a ayudarnos y disfruta de la naturaleza en Uruguay.

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cañaveral, Ecuador

Marketing y Redes Sociales en un Café Creativo 🌴📸

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • Higher approval
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Hostel Cañaveral, Ecuador

Cocina Artesanal, Café y Decoración 🎨🍕☕

30h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Cooking Arts
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval

NGO Lobitos, Peru

🐴Equine Therapy & Surf Vibes – Help Kids & Horses by the Beach🌊

24h/week Cleaning Animal Care Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Pacasmayo Province, Peru

Aprende a surfear y ayudanos a vender postres veganos

20h/week Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Cartagena, Colombia

Voluntariado en el Caribe Colombiano

24h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Macaé, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar em uma fazenda familiar e viva dias no campo! :)

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Cartagena, Colombia

Ayúdanos a fomentar el desarrollo sostenible en Tierra Bomba

24h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Camping Florianópolis, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar em um Glamping em Floripa, SC!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal

Social Project Cartagena, Colombia

Surf, yoga y voluntariado en el Caribe Colombiano

24h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Lobitos, Peru

🐾 Help Care for Rescued Dogs by the Beach in Northern Peru 🌊

24h/week Animal Care Gardening Cleaning Social Work
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Florianópolis, Brazil

Participe da Equipe de Apoio de um Retiro no Soluna

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Florianópolis, Brazil

Venha curtir a natureza local e faça parte do nosso equipe! :)

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 15 to 15 days Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Talara, Peru

Ayudanos en nuestra pizzería y conoce la magia de Lobitos!

20h/week Gardening Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

NGO Crateús, Brazil

Reveillon na Mata🌿(Voluntários)✨🔥🌕

10h/week Gardening Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 5 days to 1 week Tent

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