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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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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

1579 opportunities found

Hotel Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Ayudanos a explotar el potencial este paraiso entre mar y selva.

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Choachí, Colombia

Ayúdanos a mantener nuestro EcoHotel

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 14 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.0

Eco Lodge Choachí, Colombia

Ven y ayúdanos a crear contenido digital :)

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 3.0
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Farm Latacunga, Ecuador

Come to ECUADOR if you're in Love with roses

20h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hotel Bongará Province, Peru

¡Únete a nosotros como voluntario/a de inglés en Cocachimba! 📢✨

30h/week Teaching Languages
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

¡Únete a nuestro equipo en una pequeña y acogedora hostal que recibe turistas de todo el mundo! 🌍✨

18h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 1 day to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Farmstay Lago Puelo, Argentina

Ayuda en tareas de granja y construcción

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Eco-Gardening & Cultural Exchange in Huancayo, Peru.

12h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Village Aragoiânia, Brazil

Venha viver uma experiência única e nos ajude com o nosso sonho

30h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Arts
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Baependi, Brazil

Experiência Prática da Vida na Montanha.

16h/week Arts Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 days to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm Albán, Colombia

Grabar videos tipo documental o publicidad, fotografia de eventos

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Village Provincia de Tayacaja, Peru

Be part of the most authentic experience of non-tourist Peru.

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals

NGO Comuna 1, Argentina

Disfrute de una experiencia única mientras ayuda!

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 5 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 1.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Puyo, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestro proyecto de conservacion biologica de nuestra finca

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Farmstay Circasia, Colombia

🌿✨ Jardinería y Trabajo Ecológico en el Eje Cafetero, Colombia

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

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

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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