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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Inn Lima Duarte, Brazil

Nos ajude com as tarefas do café da manhã e limpeza da pousada.

30h/week Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Chiloé, Chile

Come help us creating new organic food , gardens or wood work

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Boat Paraty, Brazil

Permita-se, explore e gerencie nossas redes sociais e Apps geral

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
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NGO ICA, Peru

1.- "Semillas de Salud " Contribuyendo a los ODS 3,4,15.

20h/week Social Work
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Armação dos Búzios, Brazil

🌞 Create & Connect in Paradise: Help at Our Búzios Hostel

24h/week Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Paramaribo, Suriname

Become a team member of the first and only hostel in Suriname!

24h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Paramaribo, Suriname

Be part of the first hostel in Suriname!

24h/week Music Arts Party Promoter
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Malalcahuello, Chile

Ven a vivir la mejor experiencia en la montaña con nosotros!!!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

NGO ICA, Peru

" Sinchi Warmi " Contribuyendo a los ODS 3,5, 8 ,10

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO ICA, Peru

" Global Languages" Contribuyendo a la ODS 4

25h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO ICA, Peru

"Green Travel Challaca "Contribuyendo a los ODS 8,12,13,15,17

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hotel Cali, Colombia

Enjoy our hotel 14-04, ¡Vive Cali a tu propio ritmo!

30h/week Housekeeping Administration Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

NGO ICA, Peru

Ayuda en Comunicaciones en nuestro proyecto comunitario en Ica!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Private School Cabuyaro, Colombia

Ven y enseña ingles al paraíso llanero!!

30h/week Teaching Languages
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Guarne, Colombia

Contribuye al despertar de consciencia en nuestro proyecto

16h/week Cleaning Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 5 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Cañar, Ecuador

✨Voluntariado con una familia cañari en Ecuador🌄

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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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