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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

251 opportunities found

NGO Cusco, Peru

Childcare & Community Support in Cusco – Cultural Exchange👧 🧒

15h/week Arts Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New

Social Project Bucaramanga, Colombia

Explore Colombia Sports and Childrens Program

25h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Holistic Center Campinas, Brazil

🌿 Voluntariado em Spa Holístico em Campinas

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing Teaching Languages
At least 10 days Tent 1 meal
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
  • New
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Social Project Bucaramanga, Colombia

Spanish Immersion & Hostel Receptionist Program

20h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House Maracanã, Brazil

Viva Algodoal ajudando a cuidar da Toca dos Leões

5h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 10 days Tent
  • Higher approval
  • New

NGO Chinchiná, Colombia

First Responder - Help in Emergency Medical Services 🚑

25h/week Social Work
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Vilcabamba, Ecuador

Agroforestería, jardines y cuidado animal en los Andes 🌱🐓

20h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay General Las Heras, Argentina

🌿 Vive y Aprende en un Refugio Regenerativo

25h/week Cooking Teaching Languages Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Calca Province, Peru

Come and help us create content and enjoy Pisac

12h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 days to 1 week Tent
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Calca Province, Peru

Come and help us with our artistic decoration

18h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 3 days to 1 week Tent
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Farmstay Santander, Colombia

Voluntariado en las montañas remotas de Santander en Colombia

18h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay Santander, Colombia

Voluntariado en las montañas de Santander en Colombia

18h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 7 days to 2 months Team Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Cabuyaro, Colombia

Ven y enseña ingles al paraíso llanero!!

30h/week Teaching Languages
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Calca Province, Peru

Help us with the Cleaning of our Hostel and Explore Pisac, Peru

18h/week Cleaning Reception
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Permaculture project Anolaima, Colombia

🎪🌿ECOCIRCO: Arte, Circo & Permacultura en la Naturaleza | Anolaima

25h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Social Work Farming
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Farm Curacaví, Chile

Corazón de Barro – Levantando con amor y tierra

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 weeks to 2 months Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • 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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