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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Hotel Santa Marta, Colombia

Guest Experience & Hospitality Helper in la Sierra

25h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Reception Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Homestay Yopal, Colombia

🌟 Únete a la experiencia: más que café, creamos momentos ☕

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Private School Urubamba Province, Peru

Escalador con experiencia

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 3.0
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Ecological Reserve Cusco, Peru

Help at our Natural Reserve and café right behind Machu Picchu!

25h/week Gardening Administration Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Other Conceição da Barra, Brazil

Venha Ser Voluntário na Cozinha e Viva uma Experiência Única! 🍃

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

Farm Gachetá, Colombia

Ven ayuda en repostería tradicional

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Hostel Chupaca, Peru

Feel at home while sharing unforgettable moments with us

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Descubre Bolivia mientras ayudas nuestro hostal!

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Other Ollantaytambo, Peru

🍕 Be a Pizzeria Assistant in the Heart of the Sacred Valley! 🍕✨

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Máncora, Peru

🌴 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo en Máncora! Bar-desayuno-limpieza ☀️🍹

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Hotel Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

Forma parte de nuestro equipo de trabajo y disfruta las CATARATAS

24h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Inn Conceição da Barra, Brazil

Conecte-se com a natureza: Voluntariado em pousada em Riacho Doce

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Ubatuba, Brazil

Programa de Voluntariado para Cozinha em Ubatuba!

24h/week Housekeeping Bartending Cleaning Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima, Peru

We are looking for people who like fun and parties in Miraflores!

30h/week Cleaning Party Promoter Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Bartender / Breakfast Assistant

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestro bar y disfruta Ecuador!

23h/week Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 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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