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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Permaculture project Santa Marta, Colombia

Come help our project and enjoy Colombia!

20h/week Teaching Languages Housekeeping Child Care Cooking
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hospitality Praia Grande, Brazil

Venha e conheça a Vida nos Cânions! :)

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel RADA TILLY, Argentina

Ayudanos en nuestro Hostel a ser los mejores anfitriones!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
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Hotel Tarapoto, Peru

¡Vive la Selva y Sé Parte de GoInn Posada Tarapoto!

28h/week Administration Night Shift Reception Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Permaculture project General Roca Department, Río Negro, Argentina

Ayudanos en nuestra casa de barro y disfruta de la paz del lugar

24h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 days to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

Eco Village Candelaria Department, Argentina

Voluntariado para el ENCUENTRO CONTINENTAL DE COMUNIDADES

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Kitchen Hand Social Work
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Help us with maintenance and enjoy Mancora beach!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Inn Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Ajude-nos a servir café da manhã e manter a cozinha organizada

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 4 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Enjoy the sun and the sea whilst helping with housekeeping

30h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hospitality Cochamo, Chile

Restaurante en Cochamo, Region de Los Lagos en Chile!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay San Carlos Minas, Argentina

Cuida de los animales y del jardín, y disfruta de la naturaleza en Argentina :)

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

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

Farm San Vicente del Caguán, Colombia

Colaboración en la Reserva Campesina El Pato

20h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Kitchen Hand Farming
At least 15 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Valdivia, Pilolcura, Chile

Desde la Zona Austral: Construye con Nosotros Ecológicamente

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Social Project Pasto, Colombia

Ayudanos a crear una pagina web hermosa para niños

24h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project

Eco Village Minas, Argentina

Geodesic Dome construction - Construcción de Domo Geodésico

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

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