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Hostel Cali, Colombia

Help us at our hostel while exploring the amazing Cali, Colombia!

28h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Manco Kapac, Bolivia

colabora con recepción y conoce esta mágica Copacabana

32h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Trajano de Moraes, Brazil

Verão no circuito das cachoeiras

30h/week Bartending Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Samaipata, Bolivia

Help us with general cleaning and reception in our hostel in Bolivia!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Hostel Luziânia, Brazil

Quer viver Brasília e o Cerrado, Embarque conosco nesta missão

25h/week Gardening Housekeeping Cleaning Reception
From 3 days to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Mindo, Ecuador

Ayúdanos a ser el mejor hostal ecológico

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Mompiche, Ecuador

Come help out at our hostel in beautiful Mompiche, Ecuador

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Inn São Luís, Brazil

🌎 Conheça Pessoas & Viva a Cultura de São Luís

28h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Guest House Londrina, Brazil

Vaga de Voluntária – Apoio na Limpeza

16h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm

Hostel Tilcara Department, Argentina

Voluntario (Recepcion - Administracion)

24h/week Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Ancud, Chile

Vive en una casa tradicional en la Isla grande de Chiloé

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Tilcara Department, Argentina

Voluntario (Recepcion - Ayuda con Limpieza)

24h/week Administration Cleaning Reception
From 8 days to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel San Marcos Sierras, Argentina

Ayúdanos con tareas básicas de limpieza y orden

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Huanchaco, Peru

Help us at the Reception of our Hostel in Huanchaco Surftown :)

17h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Help us with daily tasks and enjoy the Peruvian paradise!

30h/week Administration Cleaning Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Farm Amontada, Brazil

Ajude na recepção de clientes da loja colaborativa de Artesanatos

30h/week Administration Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 5 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works