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

1577 opportunities found

Camping Sopetrán, Colombia

Ayuda a Ícaro a ser el alojamiento más extraordinario de Colombia

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Valdivia, Chile

🌿 Ayúdanos a crear y cuidar un sendero en el bosque | Valdivia, Chile

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • New

Permaculture project San Alberto, Argentina

Help us build a new sustainable

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Hostel Mindo, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a ser el mejor hostal ecológico

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Farm Piracaia, Brazil

Ajude-nos com nosso projeto de reflorestamento

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Socorro, Brazil

Conecte-se com a natureza, liberte a sua criatividade e nos ajude nas tarefas do dia a dia!

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 30 to 41 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5

Permaculture project Cotia, Brazil

Sua reconexão com a natureza !

30h/week Gardening Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Máncora, Peru

Volunteer Mural Artist - Beach Hostel

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel El Bolsón, Argentina

Ven a ser voluntario en El Bolsón, Argentina

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 30 to 50 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Máncora, Peru

🌴 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo en Máncora! Bar-desayuno-limpieza ☀️🍹

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Farm Cochabamba, Bolivia

Ayúdanos a ambientar nuestra casita de voluntarios!!!!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Other Azogues, Ecuador

🗣️ Practice English and empower students in Azogues, Ecuador

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Hostel Máncora, Peru

Unete al equió de Zaigon Kite Surf

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Paraty, Brazil

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24h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 2 meals
  • 2.5
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project San Ignacio, Peru

Finca de café organico y caña de azúcar

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Other Cunco, Chile

🌲 Ayúdanos a cuidar y proteger un pedacito de paraíso

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 10 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 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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