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

16 opportunities found

Hospitality Ubatuba, Brazil

Vela náutica, pesca, jardinagem e manutenções gerais

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Coronel Dorrego, Argentina

Conoce esta playa única en Argentina y respira naturaleza!

24h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa Elena, Ecuador

🏡 Apoyo en Casa y Tutorías Escolares 📚

25h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Child Care
From 14 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
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Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Apoio na limpeza em hostel de Ubatuba a 180m da Praia

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 15 to 60 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel El Valle, Colombia

Are you an amzing artist looking for a blank canvas?

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel El Valle, Colombia

Help our local team with cleaning the hostel

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Camping Cruz de Caña, Argentina

Se vountário en Argentina en un lugar maravilloso! ;)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Hostel buenaventura, Colombia

¡Vive la experiencia del surf y la vida mochilera en el Pacífico

24h/week Painting & Decorating
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel El Valle, Colombia

Come be our receptionist in an ecolodge hostel =)

30h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Holistic Center Imbituba, Brazil

🌿✨ Venha viver e colaborar em um centro holístico! ✨🌿

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing
From 1 day to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Hostel roots no meio da floresta. cachoeira e praia na regiao.

18h/week Gardening Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Farm Pedernales, Ecuador

Vive frente al Oceano Pacifico en Ecuador!

30h/week Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Imbituba, Brazil

📲✨ Ajude a compartilhar nossa energia com o mundo! ✨🌿

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 day Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Teach at our School & Gain a TEFL Certificate (Optional)

12h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Help needed in our social project in Santa Teresa

20h/week Cooking Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Ajude a divulgar nosso hostel e atrair novos clientes!

30h/week Web Developer Content Writer
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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