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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Other Guamal, Colombia

Únase a nosotros para mejorar el inglés de los estudiantes! :)

15h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Farmstay Punilla Department, Argentina

Encuentro, Aprendizaje y Regeneración en un Ecocentro de Montaña

25h/week Social Work Gardening Building & Repairing Farming
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Conselheiro Pena, Brazil

Conheça Minas Gerais e aprenda sobre agricultura sustentável

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
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NGO Huancayo, Peru

Ayúdanos con el bienestar de pacientes vulnerables oncológicos!

30h/week Arts Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farm Arcabuco, Colombia

Aprende y conoce nuestra granja orgánica en Arcabuco, Colombia!

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Santa Marta, Colombia

Are you a yoga teacher? Come help our eco-friendly hotel!

15h/week Teaching Sports
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Archidona, Ecuador

Voluntaria en Ecuador y nos ayude con los huéspedes

32h/week Tour Guide Reception Bartending
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Permaculture project Caá Catí, Argentina

🌿 Vení a vivir la permacultura y la naturaleza en Iberá ✨

20h/week Building & Repairing Farming
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Sustainable Community Sáchica, Colombia

Ven a Sáchica y ayudame en el desierto de Zaquenzipa

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Discover the art of Peruvian paso horse training .

15h/week Cleaning Animal Care Social Work Farming
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Oruro, Bolivia

Aprende, enseña y conecta en un intercambio cultural único! 💫

8h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

Private School Lima Province, Peru

Interact with children or teenagers speaking/teaching english

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals

Hotel Cobija, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con la recepción en un hotel en la frontera brasileña :)

30h/week Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Farm Chinchiná, Colombia

Help us capture our eco project in photos

16h/week Photography
From 5 to 7 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Chinchiná, Colombia

Seeking muralist and vertical gardener

20h/week Painting & Decorating
From 5 to 7 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Paracas, Peru

Help us as a Tour Guide and Bartender at our Hostel in Paracas :)

30h/week Tour Guide Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.5

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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