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Hostel Acandí, Colombia

Ven a ayudar a nuestro ecolodge en Acandí, Colombia

32h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • New

Guest House Caraíva, Brazil

Ajude-nos nas mídias sociais dos retiros holísticos em Caraíva

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Farm Santo Domingo, Ecuador

Acompáñanos a vivir cuidando lo que amamos.

8h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening
From 1 day to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Permaculture project Coronel Brandsen, Argentina

Aprende y Disfruta la Naturaleza Pampeana!

15h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Coronel Brandsen, Argentina

Aprende y Disfruta la Naturaleza Pampeana!

15h/week Cleaning Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Pimenta, Brazil

Jardinagem e Pequenos Reparos em frente ao Mar de Minas

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Porto Seguro, Brazil

Venha conhecer um lugar Tranquilo e rustico, Arraial D'ajuda

28h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 8 days to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Medellín, Colombia

Join Us in Building a Perma Culture Project Near Medellín

16h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Floridablanca, Colombia

Ayúdanos creando contenido para nuestras redes sociales.

25h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Coliving Cuenca, Ecuador

🌟Creative Volunteer Experience at COSMOS HOUSE in Cuenca

20h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Dibulla, Colombia

Haz parte de la tribu de corazón blanco,

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

Ecological Reserve Dibulla, Colombia

Profesor apoyo para escuela Rural Multietnica

10h/week Music Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Farm Amontada, Brazil

Criador(a) de Conteúdo com Propósito no litoral do Ceará - BRASIL

30h/week Social Media Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 5 to 20 days Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Gachetá, Colombia

Colabora en la construcción de nuestro hospedaje rural

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Japira, Brazil

Help Improve our Farm Facilities & Enjoy Brazilian's Countryside

21h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Petrópolis, Brazil

Pousada e Hostel em Itaipava - Petrópolis Cidade Imperial

32h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening Cleaning
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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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