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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

82 opportunities found

Farm Cochabamba, Bolivia

Ayúdanos a ambientar nuestra casita de voluntarios!!!!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New

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

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
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Farm Buesaco, Colombia

Reciclar, sembrar y carpintería

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

Farm Buesaco, Colombia

Artista y muralista - Únete a nuestra finca familiar cafetera

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 3 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals

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 Tarapoto, Peru

Pause in the jungle: learn, transform, and reconnect with nature

10h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project São José do Vale do Rio Preto, Brazil

Projeto de educação ambiental em estação de Permacultura

20h/week Farming Building & Repairing Arts Painting & Decorating
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • 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

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

Holistic Center Camaçari, Brazil

Venham continuar construindo esse paraíso de EcoHostel na Bahia.

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Cushamen Department, Argentina

Ayudanos con nuestro proyecto de permacultura frente al lago

25h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 day to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cuenca, Ecuador

Pasar el dia en una granja familiar con vacas, perros, gallinas

12h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Santo Domingo, Ecuador

Acompáñanos a vivir cuidando lo que amamos.

8h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 1 day to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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

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?

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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!

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