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Sustainable Community Embu-Guaçu, Brazil

Permacultores, nos ajude com os manejos agroecológicos da Ecovila

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Trancoso, Brazil

Sitio ecologico com camping perto da praia de trancoso

20h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Japira, Brazil

Help Improve our Farm Facilities & Enjoy Brazilian's Countryside

21h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Inn La Barra, Uruguay

Colabora en nuestra Posada y disfruta de las playas de Punta

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Resende, Brazil

Atlantic Rainforest Reforestation Bio Construction DIY Campground

20h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Buesaco, Colombia

Reciclar, sembrar y carpintería

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals

Farm Inzá, Colombia

¡Espacio de bioconstrucción, permacultura y café!

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Chincha, Peru

Quiero ayuda en permacultura en el cultivo de hortalizas

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Pastaza, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a Conservar la naturaleza y tener experiencia única.

10h/week Building & Repairing Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Cuenca, Ecuador

Come help us with our permaculture project and healing center

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Japira, Brazil

Sustainability support

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Embu-Guaçu, Brazil

Bioconstrução, nos ajude a construir e melhorar as estruturas!

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 12 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Porto Seguro, Trancoso, Brazil

Voluntariado no Centro de Treinamento na Permacultura

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Colon, Colombia

Trabajo en agricultura y carpinteria. Terminados de la casa

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Lavalleja, Uruguay

Ayuda en mantenimiento de bosque comestible.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Medellín, Colombia

Join Us in Building a Perma Culture Project Near Medellín

16h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • 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.

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