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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

103 opportunities found

Camping Supatá, Colombia

Ayúdanos y aprende sobre la siembra y DIY en Colombia

20h/week Cleaning Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Permaculture project Aniceto Arce, Bolivia

Contribute with us while enjoying incredible days in Bolivia! :)

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

Permaculture project Couto de Magalhães de Minas, Brazil

Ei você, ARTISTA! Vem deixar a sua marca no nosso espaço!

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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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 🌺​

Permaculture project Coronel Vidal, Argentina

Ven y se parte de nuestra escuela en la naturaleza

32h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Farm La Mana, Ecuador

Ayúdanos Minga comunitaria, Ecuador!

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Palmas, Brazil

Junte-se a nós em um sítio permacultural no Cerrado!

20h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Couto de Magalhães de Minas, Brazil

Vivência em Permacultura, na Serra do Espinhaço!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Couto de Magalhães de Minas, Brazil

Cuidando da roça, no interior de Minas: espiritualidade!

25h/week Gardening Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Village Candelaria Department, Argentina

Pasantía en Permacultura y Comunidad en Argentina

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Eco Village Provincia de Tayacaja, Peru

Be part of the most authentic experience of non-tourist Peru.

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals

Eco Lodge Nocaima, Colombia

Somos un espacio de aprendizaje en medio de las montañas. Únete.

15h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 1.5

Eco Lodge Piriapolis, Uruguay

Ayúdanos a crear un espacio de ecoturismo y sanación naturales.

23h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farm Baependi, Brazil

🌱 Permaculture Immersion in the Mantiqueira Mountains

20h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 5 days to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Non-Profit Project Huancayo, Peru

Supports social project in the Peruvian Andes with childrens

26h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

Boat Salinas, Ecuador

🌅 ¡Vive la experiencia frente al mar en Salinas, Ecuador!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent

Ecological Reserve La Paloma, Uruguay

Voluntario

24h/week Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

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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