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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

23 opportunities found

Ecological Reserve Floridablanca, Colombia

Ayúdanos creando contenido para nuestras redes sociales.

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Comuna 1, Argentina

Native English Speaker Web Developer Volunteer

22h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Our hostel is looking your marketing skills in Quito Ecuador 🥳

20h/week Web Developer
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Other Jericoacoara, Brazil

JERICOACOARA WEB DESIGN

25h/week Web Developer
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Tena, Colombia

Asistente Digital para Automatización de WhatsApp e Inteligencia

32h/week Web Developer
From 1 to 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Social Project Guarapari, Brazil

Quer tornar nosso Centro Cultural um espaço Tecnológico ?

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Catemu, Chile

Servicio en Área Digital y Comunicaciones

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Guest House Cusco, Peru

Buscamos Personal de SEO y Posicionamiento

20h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm

Homestay Lima, Peru

Únete a la gran familia de Dibujando Sonrisas

16h/week Web Developer
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Los Santos, Colombia

Queremos un sitio Web para nuestro hostal en Colombia

16h/week Web Developer
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals

Hotel Salinópolis, Brazil

Transforme Suas Habilidades em Marketing em uma Aventura

30h/week Web Developer
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.0

Hostel Peruíbe, Brazil

Nos conecte com o MUNDO

32h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Social Project Pasto, Colombia

Ayudanos a crear una pagina web hermosa para niños

24h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Lima, Peru

Crea contenido y explora Perú.

24h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Holistic Center Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ajude nosso Espaço Sagrado a Melhorar nossa Comunicação

30h/week Web Developer
From 1 week to 10 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Ayúdanos a mostrarnos al mundo y disfruta la experiencia

25h/week Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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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