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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Hostel villa de leyva, Colombia

vive y ayuda en Villa de Leyva, pueblo colonial de Colombia :)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Eco-Gardening & Cultural Exchange in Huancayo, Peru.

12h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Cali, Colombia

Cocina con nosotros, ayudanos a crecer.

20h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
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Hostel Arequipa, Peru

😃Voluntariado en el centro de Arequipa (parejas )🛏️

18h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Huiliches, Argentina

Ayudanos en nuestro hogar y disfruta La Patagonia Argentina

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Permaculture project San Antonio de Pucará, Ecuador

Coffee Harvest Help on Organic Farm in the Cloud Forest 🌳🏕️

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening Farming
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm

Farm La Merced, Colombia

Buscamos voluntarios que nos ayuden en nuestra finca de café.

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal

Eco Village Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Nanny / teacher for jungle kids in eco village 🏡🧑‍🏫

30h/week Child Care
From 30 days to 11 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Help at a hostel in Valparaiso, Chile

28h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Coliving Huancayo, Peru

Voluntariado en residencia estudiantil andina en Huancayo 📚🧑‍🎓

25h/week Cooking Teaching Languages Building & Repairing Cleaning
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Pasto, Colombia

Listo para entrar a nuestro Hostal en Pasto, Colombia?

25h/week Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Albán, Colombia

Make our kids dream with your amazing stories

20h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Arts Social Work
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Cushamen, Argentina

Hermoso hostel de buena onda hubicado cerca del Lago Puelo

24h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Village Aragoiânia, Brazil

Venha viver uma experiência única e nos ajude com o nosso sonho

30h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Arts
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Mendoza, Argentina

Help us in our Foundation for young disabled people in Mendoza

25h/week Gardening Child Care Arts Social Work
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Barbosa, Colombia

Vive en medio del Bosque Andino en conexión con la madre tierra

20h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening Farming
From 1 week to 2 months Tent
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

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