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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Hotel Isla Fuerte, Colombia

Creador de contenido y promotor de servicios.

32h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Farm Chiloé Province, Chile

🌿 Reviva los huertos de manzanas y conéctese con la naturaleza🍎

28h/week Building & Repairing Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Camping Antofagasta, Chile

🌵✨ Vive el Desierto Más Árido del Mundo de Forma Sustentable

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Inn Córdoba, Argentina

Viví y trabajá en plena naturaleza. Esto es para vos.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Inn Camaçari, Brazil

Casa Cria - Morada Alternativa

24h/week Gardening Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 15 to 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals

Coliving Florianópolis, Brazil

Ajude nossa casa e aproveite a linda Orla de Coqueiros

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Inn Camaçari, Brazil

.🌿 Seja nosso voluntário! Viva a experiência da Aldeia Hippie ✨

24h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming
From 5 to 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals

Homestay Florianópolis, Brazil

casa cabana frente du MAR!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Elderly Care Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Homestay Florianópolis, Brazil

Casa cabana frente du MAR 🏡🏝️ viva o paraíso do Campeche!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

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

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Viva o Rio ajudando no dia a dia de um hostel acolhedor 🌞

16h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • New

Camping Fresia, Chile

¡Ven a vivir la experiencias del campo sureño en Chile!🗻

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

🏖️ Apoio em Atendimento e Rotina de Hostel em Ubatuba, Brasil

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • High demand
  • New

Eco Village San Rafael, Argentina

Ayúdanos en el cuidado de nuestros niños

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Eco Village San Rafael, Argentina

Enseñar Danza, Yoga, baile, meditaciones, alimentación saludable

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning Teaching Sports
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Eco Village San Rafael, Argentina

¡Únete a nuestro proyecto ecológico y transformador!

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

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