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Farm Última Esperanza, Chile

Vive la experiencia completa de ser un granjero en la Patagonia

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

Sustainable Community San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Ven a cultivar la Tierra y el Espíritu

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Ametista do Sul, Brazil

Contruyendo un parque arqueo astronomico Amatista del sur

20h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Hotel Puerto Montt, Chile

Ayudanos en el Jardin, la Leña y algunas mejoras :)

25h/week Farming Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

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

Farm Florianópolis, Brazil

Cuidado Abelhas nativas sem ferrão

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Inn Ubatuba, Brazil

Cuidados com os Pets , jardim , piscina e área externa

30h/week Cleaning Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0
  • High demand

Farm Florianópolis, Brazil

Vivencie permacultura & pratique sustentabilidade

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
From 30 days to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Inn Palhoça, Brazil

Ajuda com obras e reparos em Pousada na Guarda do Embaú!

20h/week Farming Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Ecological Reserve Galera, Ecuador

Sea Turtle & Tropical Rainforest Conservation Program

30h/week Social Work Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Farm São Thomé das Letras, Brazil

🌿 Vida Rural: Apoie um novo começo no campo!🌾✨

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Bariloche Department, Argentina

Ayúdanos en el Ecolodge de montaña y en la Granja orgánica.

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Farm El Bolsón, Argentina

🌄 ¡Ayúdanos y disfruta la vida en las montañas! 💛

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room

Inn Paraty, Brazil

Preserve nosso paraíso!

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 to 6 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Cusco, Peru

Ayuda en jardín y cuidado de animales en Cusco!

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn São Francisco do Sul, Brazil

Mestre dos Magos: Manutenção na Pousada pertinho da praia

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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! 

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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!

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