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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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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

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Help at a hostel in Valparaiso, Chile

28h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

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
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Eco Village Provincia de Tayacaja, Peru

Se parte de la mas autentica experiencia no-turística en el Perú.

30h/week Gardening Building & Repairing
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals

Hostel Cushamen, Argentina

Hermoso hostel de buena onda hubicado cerca del Lago Puelo

24h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

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

Permaculture project Chiloé, Chile

Bioconstrucción, huerta y suculentas en Chiloé :)

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 to 6 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Ibiúna, Brazil

Quer ter uma experiência com Agroecologia em meio à Mata Atlântica? Venha nos ajudar!

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Itapeva, Brazil

Nos ajude com a harmonização do centro de Permacultura :)

20h/week Video Making Social Media Photography
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

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

Homestay Rio Negrinho, Brazil

Vivência em fazenda com atividades diversificadas! =)

24h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Animal Care
From 8 to 20 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hotel Sigchos, Ecuador

Construye conmigo y aprovecha Ecuador

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0

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

Farmstay Villa de Merlo, Argentina

Ayudanos a cultivar de manera sustenibles, en Argentina!

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 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

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

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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