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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

103 opportunities found

Other Silvania, Colombia

Voluntariado diverso y sinérgico en las faldas del SumaPaz

24h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Holistic Center Colchagua, Chile

Centro Holístico en Reserva Natural en Chile 🌿✨

20h/week Kitchen Hand Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal

Non-Profit School Conde, Brazil

Vem aprender e colaborar em jardinagem e manutenção da casa

10h/week Kitchen Hand Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 9 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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 🌺​

Non-Profit School Conde, Brazil

Vem aprender e colaborar nas mídias e saberes ancestrais :)

10h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farm Quillabamba, Peru

Ven a ayudarnos en Quillabamba, selva del Cusco en Perú.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 1.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Angelópolis, Colombia

Ven y conoce nuestro proyecto de abejas en Colombia

8h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Animal Care Farming
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Sustainable Community Palmeiras, Brazil

Venha e colabore em Espaço Permacultural na Chapada Diamantina :)

20h/week Kitchen Hand Social Work Cleaning Farming
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Aipe, Colombia

Ayúdanos en un proyecto de bioconstrucción en Colombia!

18h/week Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Permaculture project Polanco LaValleja, Uruguay

Help us to develop our permaculture essential oil cultivation.

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Permaculture project Puerto Rico, Ecuador

✨Vive la experiencia de la Permacultura y Agroecología🌿

15h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room

Eco Village Andrés Ibáñez Province, Bolivia

🌿🏡 ¡Únete a la Construcción de una EcoAldea en Bolivia! 🏡🌿

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Llanquihue, Chile

¡Únete a Nuestro Proyecto de Agricultura Sostenible y Agroturismo en la Cordillera de Chile!🇨🇱✨🌿🌏

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Llanquihue, Chile

¡Únete a Nuestro Proyecto de Conservación y Sanación en la Cordillera de Chile!🇨🇱✨🌿🌏

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Village San Rafael, Argentina

Enseñar Danza, Yoga, baile, meditaciones, alimentación saludable

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning Teaching Sports
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Ubatuba, Brazil

Help My Family w/ General Tasks & Enjoy Ubatuba's Natural Wonders

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Santa Marta, Colombia

Come help our project and enjoy Colombia!

20h/week Teaching Languages Housekeeping Child Care Cooking
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 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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