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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Hostel Calca Province, Peru

Come and help us with our artistic decoration

18h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 3 days to 1 week Tent
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

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

Farm Praia Grande, Brazil

Vem bioconstruir com a gente 🌱🤝

28h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

🌈 Faça parte da Casa Fractal na Vila Madalena

24h/week Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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

Hostel Luziânia, Brazil

Quer viver Brasília e o Cerrado, Embarque conosco nesta missão

25h/week Gardening Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 3 days to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Agustín, Colombia

🌟 Join Our Social Hostel in the Heart of San Agustín! 🌟

30h/week Cleaning Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Farm Rolante, Brazil

Let's harvest what we plant in Sítio Caminho do Bem

30h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening Cooking
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Rolante, Brazil

Viva uma experiência de permacultura e agricultura natural

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Private School Santo Domingo, Ecuador

Practice English with Students and Discover the Real Ecuador.

30h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project San Cayetano, Colombia

Cuidado del bosque comestible, Comuniti Manager

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 8 days to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Firavitoba, Colombia

Colaboración plan de mejora nuestro negocio verde!

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 15 days Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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

Hostel Petrópolis, Brazil

Voluntário(a)Pousada Demuner - Apoio na Recepção e Tarefas Gerais

32h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Night Shift Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Pamplona, Colombia

☕🎨Voluntariado cultural y creativo en gastro café bar | Pamplona

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Social Work Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals

Homestay Huaraz, Peru

🏔️✨ Marketing & Redes Sociales en la Cordillera Blanca | Vive Huaraz

20h/week Content Writer
From 4 to 5 weeks Private Room

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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