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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Farm Cochabamba, Bolivia

Ayúdanos a ambientar nuestra casita de voluntarios!!!!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Other Azogues, Ecuador

🗣️ Practice English and empower students in Azogues, Ecuador

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Barreirinhas, Brazil

Nos ajude na recepção e curta Barreirinhas!

29h/week Party Promoter Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Eco Lodge Cavalcante, Brazil

Ajude na recepção e atendimento e conheça a Chapada dos Veadeiros

20h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cardenal Caro, Chile

Necesitamos ayuda para mantener nuestro Hostel

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project La Joya, Peru

Ayuda en Proyecto de Permacultura en un Oasis del desierto

20h/week Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project São José do Vale do Rio Preto, Brazil

Projeto de educação ambiental em estação de Permacultura

20h/week Farming Building & Repairing Arts Painting & Decorating
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Manta, Ecuador

English Speaking for Young Adults

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Manta, Ecuador

Teach English and Practice Speaking with our students.

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Help us drive sales with marketing and social media in Colombia

20h/week Video Making Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Lençóis, Brazil

Nos ajude a divulgar o nosso espaço enquanto você curte a Chapada Diamantina! =)

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Come and chat with our students

16h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Holistic Center Yumbel, Chile

Ven y ayúdanos con la creación de un centro terapéutico 🏠🪴

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Inn Palmas, Brazil

Nos ajude a manter nosso espaço limpinho em Palmas/PR! =D

20h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 3 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay Urubamba, Peru

Ven y ayúdanos en nuestro proyecto! :)

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 10 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Malleco, Chile

Come to our beautiful and peaceful project in the Andes Mountains

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 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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