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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Hostel Choachí, Colombia

General tasks at the B&B / maintenance, cleaning, and gardening

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Farm Piñas, Ecuador

Help us with the maintenance of the houses

25h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Boa Vista, Brazil

O seu destino de voluntariado em Boa Vista - Roraima

32h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 10 to 60 days Team Dorm
  • 5.0
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Holistic Center Brandsen, Argentina

Ayúdanos con nuestro espacio y disfruta de la naturaleza

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Camping La Calera, Colombia

Voluntariado en turismo rural y de naturaleza muy cerca de Bogotá

26h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Inn Japeri, Brazil

Ajude-nos na recepção e limpeza da nossa pousada em Japeri, RJ

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Farmstay Huancayo, Peru

Recepción y limpieza de nuestro alojamiento eco Valle del Mantaro

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hotel Honda, Colombia

Ayuda en Recepción y Redes Sociales en albergue en Honda Colombia

25h/week Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Help us with our cozy Bed & Breakfast while exploring Lima, Peru

28h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Prado, Brazil

Acampe num lugar longe de tudo e nos ajude com a organização!

20h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Hostel Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

Ven a formar parte de nuestro equipo y disfrutá Puerto Iguazú! :)

30h/week Administration Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Malleco, Chile

Ayuda nos y desfrute la Cordillera de Nahuelbuta en Chile! :)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Recepción y Cuidado del Espacio – Atención Consciente al Huésped

24h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Ecological Reserve Cusco, Peru

Help at our Natural Reserve and café right behind Machu Picchu!

25h/week Gardening Administration Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Conoce Huaraz y gente de todo el mundo en nuestro hostal!

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Ayúdanos con recepción y aprovecha Villa de Leyva!

25h/week Administration Party Promoter Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

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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