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Animal Shelter Santa Cruz La Laguna, Ecuador

Join Us in Caring for Animals and Enjoy a Rewarding Experience!

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Chupaca, Peru

Dare to get to know the sierra peru and live the unique experienc

25h/week Painting & Decorating
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

📸🎥Fotógrafo/videógrafo y Redes sociales - Norte del Perú

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Guest House Santa Teresa, Brazil

Venha COLOCAR A MÃO NA TERRA

30h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Medellín, Colombia

Ayudame a Grabar contenido para Redes Sociales

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Punilla, Argentina

¡Ayúdanos con las tareas y vive la magia de Punilla, Argentina!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Artista en pintura mural

24h/week Arts
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Inn Lima Duarte, Brazil

Ajude a Cuidar de uma Pousada Incrível em Ibitipoca! 🏡🎨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Riozinho, Brazil

Venha dar e receber boas energias em nossa sítio! :)

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

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

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

Permaculture project HERVEO, Colombia

Aprende permacultura, bioconstrucciones y conocer la cultura de Colombia!

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Pradera, Colombia

Conoce el Páramo las Hermosas y ayudanos en nuestra granja

25h/week Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

Hostel Mompox, Colombia

Ayúdame a dar a conocer mi Hostal en redes sociales!

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

Eco Lodge Maynas, Peru

Ayúdanos a desarrollar proyectos sostenibles =)

29h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 7 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Farm Purranque, Chile

Se parte de un proyecto único en el corazón del sur de Chile

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 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