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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Holistic Center Itacaré, Brazil

Venha contribuir com um projeto agroecológico no sul da Bahia!

18h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Village Santa Marta, Colombia

Conecta con tu ser en un entorno natural, en un espacio ancestral

24h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 5 days Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hostel palomino, Colombia

🤝 Welcome Guests & Feel at Home While Sharing Good Vibes 🏡

20h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel palomino, Colombia

🍹 Join Us Behind the Bar for Fun Evenings & Great Vibes 🎶

20h/week Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel palomino, Colombia

🎉 Help Create Memorable Guest Experiences With Us 🌟

20h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Arequipa, Peru

Ayúdanos en nuestra chocolatería y cafetería y aprovecha Peru!

30h/week Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Crie sua arte na nossa casa. Temos 2 lugares perfeitos para isso

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Viña del Mar, Chile

Help us and join one of the best hostel in Viña del Mar, Chile!

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Eco Village Cusco, Peru

Ayúdanos en nuestras redes sociales y disfruta Cusco!

20h/week Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Village Cusco, Peru

Trabajos artísticos y de mantenimiento

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

Mídias Sociais no PARAÍSO! Ubatuba - SP 📸📱💻

24h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Sustainable Community Leticia, Colombia

Profesor de su idioma Nativo,Ayudante en los oficios generales

4h/week Cleaning Cooking Gardening Teaching Languages
At least 4 days Team Dorm 2 meals

Hostel Asunción, Paraguay

Vive Paraguay: Ayuda en un Hostel y Conéctate con Viajeros! 🌎🏡

24h/week Farming Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

We are looking for your promoting skills!

16h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Help us decorate our hostel!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Shared Home Medellín, Colombia

Clases de Prácticas de Idiomas

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • High demand

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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