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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

1577 opportunities found

Ecological Reserve Chiloe, Chile

Ayúdanos en nuestro Lodge y conoce la vida silvestre de Chiloe!

32h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Torres, Brazil

Help our family and enjoy our artisan bakery in a beach village!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Cleaning Building & Repairing
From 7 to 14 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Chiloe, Chile

Vive la experiencia de bosque como anfitrión de Parque Tepuhueico

30h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Permaculture project Ilhéus, Brazil

🌿🔥 Restore the Land & Build a Community in Costo do Cacao

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 2 meals

Hostel Itanhandu, Brazil

Chef da Natureza: cozinhe no paraíso da Mantiqueira.

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Fortim, Brazil

Help us build our beachside dream in Brazil ☀️🏄‍♀️

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Necochea, Argentina

🌟 Sé Parte de Nuestro Sueño: ¡Tu Energía Hace la Diferencia! 🌿

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Penápolis, Brazil

CULTURA INTEGRAL

24h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 7 days Private Room 3 meals

Ecological Reserve uspallata Mendoza, Argentina

🌱🏔️ La Argylia Vivero: eco parque turístico en Uspallata, Mendoza 🇦🇷

20h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Guest House Neiva, Colombia

🌿✨ Vive Casa Saberes: Cultura, Bienestar y Hospitalidad 🏡

25h/week Night Shift
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room

Ecological Reserve Chiloe, Chile

Ayudanos a mantener la calefacción de nuestros Lodge en Chiloe

32h/week Painting & Decorating Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Cotundo, Ecuador

Teaching English by singing with children

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Other Cajamarca, Peru

Want to help out at our microbrewery? 🍻

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Baependi, Brazil

Help and be part of our traditional Yoga Retreat of new year

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 7 to 7 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel villavicencio, Colombia

Ayúdanos a crecer online con tu talento en redes sociales

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel villavicencio, Colombia

Recibe a viajeros y crea una experiencia acogedora desde la recepción

30h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • 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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