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Permaculture project Oxapampa Province, Peru

Help us with our permaculture project to preserve the wildlife!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Farming Animal Care Gardening
At least 1 day Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Mangaratiba, Brazil

🌱Voluntariado Imersivo na Mata Atlântica - RJ🌿

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 days to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Help us with Social Media and creativity in Brazil!

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Guest House Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Help us with reception and welcoming tourists in Brazil!

20h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Montes Claros, Brazil

Venha conhecer as cavernas do norte de minas

25h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Malchingui, Ecuador

Aprende y vive en comunidad sobre permacultura e inclusión en Ecu

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Copacabana, Bolivia

¡Ayúdanos a cuidar el agua y el Lago Titicaca en Bolivia!

21h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Farming
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Santarém, Brazil

Criação de mídia digital

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Quito, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestra pequeña granja familiar con raíces indígenas.

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project San Cayetano, Colombia

Cuidado del bosque comestible, Comuniti Manager

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 8 days to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Coliving Pereira, Colombia

Descubre el encanto de Pereira: voluntariado con clima soñado

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Permaculture project Caa Catí, Argentina

🛠️ Viví la Agroecología: Barro, Bambú y Comunidad

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals

Permaculture project Praia Grande, Brazil

Nos ajude com permacultura no nosso sítio aos pés dos Canyons de Santa Catarina!

16h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 5 to 15 days Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project La Joya, Peru

Permacultura en un oasis del desierto en Peru!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Gardening Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Génova, Colombia

Help on a Coffee & Fruit Farm in the beautiful mountains.

20h/week Farming Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Ubatuba, Brazil

Professor de Yoga

24h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 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.

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