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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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Ecological Reserve Malargüe, Argentina

Horses and cow ranch experience in Llancanelo Lagoon ,Argentina

32h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Explore o Rio de Janeiro e nos ajude na recepção durante a noite

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception Cleaning
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Atlantida, Uruguay

Ayuda con nuestro espacio!

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 13 days Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
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Eco Lodge Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Jardineria, cuidado de mascotas y atencion al huesped

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Farm Conceição do Ibitipoca, Lima Duarte, Brazil

Precisamos de ajuda com as tarefas do dia a dia no nosso sítio! :D

30h/week Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Hostel Ilhabela, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar a cuidar de um hostel na praia do Bonete :)

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 17 days to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Paraty, Brazil

Venha curtir a floresta e nos ajudar na pousada em Paraty!!

24h/week Teaching Languages Child Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.0

Permaculture project Santa Marta, Colombia

Cultiva sueños del huerto y disfruta del caribe colombiano

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hotel LA GLORIA, Colombia

Ayudanos a pintar de colores nuestros espacios y disfruta

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Inn Itanhaém, Brazil

Venha voluntariar à Beira-mar !

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Pisac, Peru

Queremos aprender Inglés! Enseñe a los demás ;)

23h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Inn São Roque de Minas, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar em nossa pousada na Serra da Canastra

30h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 7 days to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 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

Sustainable Community Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Ayúdanos en una Granja ecológica y bioconstrucción en Uruguay!

32h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Paraty, Brazil

🕊️ Help Keep Our Holistic Hostel Shining Bright

32h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

Guest House Ubatuba, Brazil

Ajude-nos a ciceronear nossos hospedes

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

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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