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

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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

28 opportunities found

Private School Cantón Ambato, Ecuador

Se parte de fiestas culturales con personas de todo el mundo

22h/week Teaching Languages Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Yoga Studio Ribeirão Pires, Brazil

Immerse Yourself in Yoga & Community Near São Paulo!

15h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Tibau do Sul, Brazil

'Você é nudista, músico, descolado e comunicativo

30h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Leticia, Colombia

Tours, naturaleza, piscina y buen ambiente en las Palmas!

25h/week Bartending Tour Guide Night Shift Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Help us with reception and welcoming tourists in Brazil!

20h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Candelária, Brazil

Recepção noturna em Hostel Turistico no meio do Rio Grande do Sul

25h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 11 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Coliving Lajeado, Brazil

Venha ser nosso Anfitrião de comunidade Coliving:)

24h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Hostel Cushamen, Argentina

Ayudanos con las redes sociales y la organizacion de cronograma

25h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lagoa Santa, Brazil

Receba Hóspedes e Faça Amigos

12h/week Tour Guide Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Parnaíba, Brazil

Recepção Noite

25h/week Night Shift Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Nazca, Peru

Help us to manage our hostel =)

25h/week Tour Guide Administration Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel El Loa, Chile

Anfitrión/a de actividades y entretenimiento!!

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Sacramento, Brazil

🌄 Experiência Única aos Pés da Serra da Canastra 🌿

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm

Other Pichilemu, Chile

Se parte de nuestro equipo de guias outdoor

32h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Valparaíso, Chile

Ven y ayúdanos con la limpieza en nuestro hostal! :)

26h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cali, Colombia

Dancing lessons & hostel activities promoter

24h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 3 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works