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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

27 opportunities found

Farm Piedade, Brazil

Ajude-nos a melhorar nosso Espanhol

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Puerto Inca, Peru

Help us teach English and enjoy the Amazon Rainforest!

15h/week Social Work Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Riobamba, Ecuador

Come help us teaching English =)

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 8 days to 2 months Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ven a co-crear con nosotros un espacio de conexión natural

25h/week Teaching Languages Arts
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Manta, Ecuador

Profesor de idiomas y actividades comunitarias

25h/week Social Work Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Villa Llanquín, Argentina

Ayuda escolar matemáticas

30h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 4 weeks to 1 month Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Social Project Cotundo, Ecuador

Teach English at the community school

25h/week Music Arts Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Shared Home Alter do Chão, Brazil

Vivência Amazônica: Açaí, Arte-Educação e Cultura 🌿🎭

20h/week Teaching Languages Building & Repairing Kitchen Hand Cleaning
From 1 to 6 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Village Ubatuba, Brazil

Professor de Yoga

24h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Ubatuba, Brazil

Volunatariado para Cuidar e trazer atividades para as Crianças

24h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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

Winery Coelemu, Chile

Guardiana de la familia y la cocina en nuestra viña agroecológica

25h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Child Care Cooking
At least 12 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Huaraz, Peru

👩‍🏫 Docente voluntaria de inglés o francés en proyecto cultural

20h/week Gardening Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Paraty, Brazil

Venha curtir a floresta e nos ajudar na pousada em Paraty!!

24h/week Teaching Languages Child Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.0

Farm Archidona, Ecuador

Ven y vive una experiencia mágica en la Amazonia!

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 7 days Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Loja, Ecuador

🌍 Enseña Idiomas y Comunica con Propósito

25h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent

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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