Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Farm Monteria, Colombia

Aprende y vive la experiencia en una finca sostenible de Monteria

25h/week Cleaning Gardening

From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Camping El Bolsón, Argentina

Ayúdanos con nuestro camping en Rio Azul El Bolsón

20h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception

At least 3 weeks Tent 1 meal

Permaculture project El Bolsón, Argentina

Necesito ayuda de carpintería en Argentina

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming

From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

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Permaculture project HERVEO, Colombia

ayúdanos a cultivar nuestro huerto

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening

At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

5.0
Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Bagua Province, Peru

Sabor y Naturaleza: Ayuda en Restaurante Amazónico

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking

From 4 weeks to 2 months Tent 1 meal

5.0
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Eco Lodge Ginebra, Colombia

Hands-on Eco-Hotel : Gardening, repairs and creative projects

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening

At least 1 week Private Room

Permaculture project Morretes, Brazil

Venha ajudar-nos em nosso projeto agroflorestal em Morretes-PR

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Farming Gardening

At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

5.0
Sustainable project

Homestay General Pueyrredón, Argentina

Casa de playa en Argentina

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening

At least 1 day Team Dorm

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

Hostel Canoa, Ecuador

Voluntariado hostal y camping en Canoa

18h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening

From 1 week to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal

Farm Purranque, Chile

Join our project in the eart of the Cordillera de la Costa

30h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning

At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals

4.5
Sustainable project

Social Project Mendoza, Argentina

Help us in our Foundation for young disabled people in Mendoza

25h/week Gardening Child Care Arts Social Work

At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

5.0
Sustainable project
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Ecological Reserve Cocorná, Colombia

Ayúdanos con nuestra casa de huéspedes en Cocorná, Colombia :)

24h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Homestay Los Andes, Chile

Ayúdanos a terminar de construir la casa y deberes agrícola en Chile ✨🌿🇨🇱

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening

From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Permaculture project Sutatenza, Colombia

Join and help us with natural building, gardens, small forest.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening

At least 1 week Tent 2 meals

5.0
Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Cocorná, Colombia

Carpenter / Carpintero

24h/week Building & Repairing

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

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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!

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