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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Hostel Cajamarca, Peru

Ayúdanos en la recepción y con limpieza general en Cajamarca, Peru!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Cajamarca, Peru

Necesitamos ayuda con tareas cotidianas :D

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Inn Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Você é uma pessoa comunicativa? Precisamos de ajuda com nossos hóspedes

25h/week Night Shift Administration Cleaning Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
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NGO Canoas de Punta Sal, Peru

Huerto, reciclaje orgánico y ayuda en nuestro restaurant.

32h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Social Work Farming
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntariado en el Paraíso Juan de Dios

32h/week Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Sana (Macaé), Brazil

Ajude na manutenção de um espaço rodeado pela natureza! :)

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 15 to 45 days Tent
  • 5.0

Farm Amparo, Brazil

Apoio na Cozinha e Cuidados com os Hóspedes!

24h/week Cooking Bartending Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Amparo, Brazil

Educadora + Hospitalidade

24h/week Teaching Languages Child Care
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Coihaique, Chile

Vive una experiencia en la Patagonia!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Coronel Brandsen, Argentina

Aprende y Disfruta la Naturaleza Pampeana!

15h/week Cleaning Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Hostel Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia

Reception and service: ¡spread the good vibes!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 9 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Murillo, Bolivia

Ayúdanos en nuestro Bar y Hotel =)

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Coliving Santa Marta, Colombia

Looking for a creative help at the creative residence =)

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Homestay Cartagena, Colombia

Explore Cartagena and help us to improve our Website and Digital Marketing

20h/week Web Developer
From 7 to 10 days Private Room

Eco Village Antônio Carlos, Brazil

Marcenaria!. Criar, reaproveitar e pintar; manter roça caminhos.

30h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming
From 6 to 15 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Cartagena, Colombia

Explore Cartagena and Surroundings with us and help us in Content Creation and Digital Marketing

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 7 to 10 days Private Room

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