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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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1577 opportunities found

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

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

25h/week Arts Gardening Building & Repairing
From 3 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Nocaima, Colombia

Somos un espacio de aprendizaje en medio de las montañas. Únete.

15h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 1.5

Farmstay San Andrés de Giles Partido, Argentina

Deja tu huella en un lugar especial. Co-cremos un espacio mágico!

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 5 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Hostel Urubamba, Peru

Buscamos un super recepcionista para ayudarnos en nuestro hostal!

30h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Patrimônio da Penha, Brazil

Vida na floresta do Caparaó

20h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5

Social Project Tena, Ecuador

Teach English in the AMAZON Jungle of Ecuador

24h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 to 11 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Villagarzón, Colombia

Ayúdanos a crear un super menú para el Portal

25h/week Housekeeping Gardening Kitchen Hand Cleaning
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Paraty, Brazil

Ajude-me na casa no meio da mata com agrofloresta e construção

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 7 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Oxapampa, Peru

Necesito ayuda con nuestra casa de campo y cuidado de mis mascotas.

30h/week Cleaning Cooking Gardening Animal Care
At least 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Sustainable Community Pedro Vicente Maldonado, Ecuador

Turismo y Arte. Vida Rural

17h/week Social Work Child Care
From 20 days to 7 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Maquiné, Brazil

Reserva Ecológica, Agroecologia & Terapias Naturais

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Party Promoter Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 2 meals

Permaculture project Vacaria, Brazil

Venha agroflorestar e bioconstruir com a gente!

24h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Farming Gardening
From 7 to 15 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Crucita, Ecuador

¡Ven a Ecuador y vive la experiencia de vivir en una granja!

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm La Mana, Ecuador

Conozcas las técnicas de ganadería de leche en Ecuador!

30h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Albán, Colombia

Make our kids dream with your amazing stories

20h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Arts Social Work
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Sapucaí -Mirim, Brazil

Vida no campo - ar puro - céu estrelado :)

20h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening Animal Care
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 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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