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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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NGO Cusco, Peru

Childcare & Community Support in Cusco – Cultural Exchange👧 🧒

15h/week Arts Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New

Social Project Bucaramanga, Colombia

Explore Colombia Sports and Childrens Program

25h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project Bucaramanga, Colombia

Spanish Immersion & Hostel Receptionist Program

20h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Farmstay Zapala, Argentina

🌱🏕️ Voluntariado en Chacra y Comedor de Campo en Zapala

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Cardenal Caro, Chile

Ayudanos en nuestro hostal en la Playa de Pichilemu

18h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Castelândia, Brazil

Welcome to Our Community!

25h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning
From 30 days to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Vaga para a Lavanderia

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Castelândia, Brazil

Help us improve Casa Branca

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 4 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pelotas, Brazil

Arte nas Paredes: ajude-nos a transformar o hostel com Graffiti!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cardenal Caro, Chile

Necesitamos ayuda para mantener nuestro Hostel

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Trujillo, Peru

🐶 Help transform the lives of rescued dogs on Huanchaco beach.

18h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Social Work
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Manta, Ecuador

Volunteer with us at Brighton English School in Manta, Ecuador

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Calima Darien, Colombia

Vive la aventura: captura la magia de los viajes

24h/week Photography Video Making
From 3 to 5 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School Manta, Ecuador

🌎 Practice English & Share Culture in Coastal Ecuador! 🗣️✨

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 3 weeks to 2 months Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Calima Darien, Colombia

Únete a nosotros y conéctate con la Vida

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 3 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cartagena, Colombia

Content Creator Todo Terreno y Apoyo Multitareas

25h/week Teaching Sports Painting & Decorating Arts Video Making
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • New

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works