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Work exchange

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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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Farm Piñas, Ecuador

Help us with the maintenance of the houses

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Holistic Center Torres, itapeva, Brazil

Cuide do Jardim Celeste perto do mar

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 day to 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit School Guayaquil, Ecuador

Community manager para centro terapéutico

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Homestay Puyo, Ecuador

Help us creating an Orchid's Garden & a homestay in the Amazonia

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Holistic Center Juquitiba, Brazil

Venha somar às nossas bioconstruções na floresta

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Juquitiba, Brazil

Sustainable organic building and Art in a Shamanic Healing Center

26h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Juquitiba, Brazil

Venha somar no cultivo da terra, plantios e horta medicinal!

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Colbun, Chile

Do you like organic farming? Come help us in Chile!

32h/week Farming Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Photographer and videographer for new hostel

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Farmstay Palena Province, Chile

Ayúdanos y conoce la entrada norte de la Patagonia Chilena

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 4 days to 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve La Mesa, Colombia

Descubre destinos exóticos y ayudanos a crecer nuestro Glamping

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Satipo, Peru

Promoción de actividades en Pueblito mágico de la selva del Perú

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Non-Profit Project Satipo, Peru

Agroecología y ayuda social en pueblito mágico de la selva Peru

20h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals

Hostel San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina

¡Ayúdanos a gestionar un hostel en la capital de Catamarca!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Ecological Reserve La Mesa, Colombia

¡Descubre un glamping mágico en plena naturaleza en Colombia!

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 30 days to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Pastaza Canton, Ecuador

Conservacion y reforestacion

8h/week Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

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