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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Hostel Rosario Department, Argentina

Voluntario en Argentina y ayúdenos con nuestras tareas nocturnas

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Farm La Mana, Ecuador

Conozcas las técnicas de ganadería de leche en Ecuador!

30h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

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
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Homestay San Gil, Colombia

Help us improve English and enjoy nature and join school classes.

12h/week Teaching Languages Child Care
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Ecological Reserve Cantón San Miguel de Los Bancos, Ecuador

Ayudanos a Contruir un Avistamiento de Aves y Senderismo

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals

Eco Lodge Puerto Misahualli, Ecuador

Necesitamos de ayuda en la cocina y recepción :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Holistic Center San Rafael, Colombia

Ayúdanos con bioconstrucción y viva una inmersión en una Comunidad Multicultural =)

24h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Child Care
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Teach me your language enjoying the sea in the north shore.

20h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Have fun near the beach and help us at the Bar :)

20h/week Cleaning Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Social Project Puerto Lopez, Colombia

Join Our Cultural & Educational Project!

24h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Child Care Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Oxapampa, Peru

Ayúdanos con labores de campo y jardinería! y una que otra foto!

20h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Oxapampa, Peru

Ayúdanos a pintar la casa de campo! Haz fotos de los alrededores!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 4 days to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Piñas, Ecuador

Ayudanos a diseñar y construir una escuela para niños de la zona

20h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Private School Coihaique, Chile

Apoyo en la sala para hablar con los niños en inglés y disfrute de Chile =)

20h/week Teaching Languages Child Care
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Farm Piñas, Ecuador

Help us building an tiny cabin for guests and families

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farm Piñas, Ecuador

Help us planting endemic and fruit trees

25h/week Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works