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Other Conceição da Barra, Brazil

Curta o forró e ajude na cozinha com boa energia e ritmo

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

Ecological Reserve Córdoba, Colombia

Conecta, Aprende y Crece en Nuestra Reserva Natural en Córdoba🌱✨

25h/week Farming Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Buenos Aires, Argentina

Cozy homestay in Buenos Aires, Argentina

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 8 to 20 days Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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A day in the life of a worldpacker

A day living in the mountains in India⛰️
My morning volunteering in Malaysia 🦋​
Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
My days in Thailand 🌺​

Farm Aquitania, Colombia

Help take care of our farm and horses in Aquitania

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Experimente a natureza, a arte e a vida sustentável

25h/week Kitchen Hand Gardening Building & Repairing Farming
From 7 to 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Siente la Vibra del Fin del Mundo y ayúdanos en la limpieza.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Punilla, Argentina

Permaculture and wellness in Villa Garcia, Cordoba, Argentina

25h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 10 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

🏔️ Ayúdanos en un hostel con vista panorámica en los Andes

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 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

Other Puyo, Ecuador

AyÚdanos creando contenido sobre nuestro proyecto en la selva

20h/week Content Writer Social Media Photography Video Making
At least 4 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve San Rafael, Colombia

Te gustaría vivir unos días en una finca escondida entre montañas

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 3 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Other Cuiabá, Brazil

Banco de Imagens no Sertão da Paraíba

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Camping Presidente Figueiredo, Brazil

Ajuda em jardinagem e reformas na Casinha do Amor 🌱🔨

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Guarapari, Brazil

📸 Ajuda com Marketing Digital, Fotos e Vídeos em Guarapari 🌴✨

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Homestay Santa Marta, Colombia

Ayúdame a mejorar un pequeño hostal

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

Hotel Valparaíso, Chile

Stay in the most recycled Hotel in Chile

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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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