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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

25 opportunities found

Other Ubatuba, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar a preparar comidinhas deliciosas no paraíso Camburi! =)

32h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Other Ubatuba, Brazil

Nos ajude com recepção e atendimento na praia

32h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 15 days to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Activities Coordinator

18h/week Party Promoter Bartending
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Inn Serra do Cipó, Brazil

COZINHEIRX VEGAN PARA VIVÊNCIA NA SERRA DO CIPÓ (pensão completa)

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Ubatuba, Brazil

Programa de Voluntariado para Cozinha em Ubatuba!

24h/week Housekeeping Bartending Cleaning Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Other Ambato, Argentina

Ayudanos a construir un camping autosostenible y permacultural

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals

Hospitality Tarija, Bolivia

🍰 Help at Our Family Café in Bolivia and Delight Children 💛

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

Come help us at our hostel BAR in Santa Marta, Colombia!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

¡Busco viajeros para ayudar y divertirse!

20h/week Bartending Gardening Kitchen Hand Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

know the best beaches in Ecuador..

20h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Cajueiro da Praia, Brazil

Precisamos de ajuda para tocar o Bar

24h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 1 to 6 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestro restaurante mientras disfrutas de Montañita

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel Between Quimbaya and Filandia, Colombia

Help us with bar service and discover the colombian coffee-culture

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Cusco, Peru

¡Vive la aventura en Cusco! Únete a nuestro equipo en el Hostel

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Playas, Ecuador

Bartender - spread the good vibes & party with us!

28h/week Bartending
From 4 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Holistic Center Arequipa, Peru

Se parte de nuestra chocolatería y cafetería

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 6 days to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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