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Permaculture project Anolaima, Colombia

🎪🌿ECOCIRCO: Arte, Circo & Permacultura en la Naturaleza | Anolaima

25h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Social Work Farming
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New

Hotel Lima, Peru

🏡🌾¡Vive la magia del campo! Únete a nuestra familia en Cieneguilla | Lima

30h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval
  • New

Hostel Bombinhas, Brazil

🌊🏖️ Voluntariado em Hospedagem Perto das Praias de Bombinhas

25h/week Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New
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Hostel San Agustín, Colombia

🌟 Join Our Social Hostel in the Heart of San Agustín! 🌟

30h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other Cocorná, Colombia

Abierto a co-crear belleza y trabajo hecho a mano en Colombia

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Santa Marta, Colombia

🌱¡Manos a la tierra! Ayúdanos con nuestro vivero🌿

15h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 6 weeks Tent
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Oxapampa Province, Peru

Help us with our permaculture project to preserve the wildlife!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Farming Animal Care Gardening
At least 1 day Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

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

Homestay Imbituba, Brazil

Viva Imbituba e ajude na limpeza ou jardim 🌱💛

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm

Farm Coronel Oviedo, Paraguay

Únete a Nuestro Equipo en una Granja Sostenible en Coronel Oviedo

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Carhuaz, Peru

Come give us a hand on our farm in Peru :)

16h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge carolina del príncipe, Colombia

Necesitamos creadores de contenido con experiencia!

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Other Fray Mamerto Esquiu, Argentina

🛠️Ayúdanos con el mantenimiento del Atelier y disfruta del lugar

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Manu, Peru

Voluntariado amazónico manu

24h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Tarapoto, Peru

Voluntariado en un Retiro de Sanación en la Selva Peruana 🌳

30h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Filandia, Colombia

¡Únete a nuestra aventura de reforestación en Colombia! 🌿

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 2.5
  • Sustainable project
  • 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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