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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

147 opportunities found

Shared Home Lima, Peru

Visual anthropology project in Peru

15h/week Video Making Photography Content Writer
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima Province, Peru

Join us as content creators and enjoy Lima!

24h/week Social Media Photography Video Making
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

ayuda en redes sociales

25h/week Party Promoter Video Making Photography Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Winery Coelemu, Chile

Ayuda a promocionar nuestro hermoso viñedo en Chile!

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 12 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel rurrenabaque, Bolivia

Ayúdanos a crecer en las redes sociales! :)

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 7 to 7 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Delfim Moreira, Brazil

Programa de Voluntariado – Comunicação e Conteúdo Criativo

30h/week Content Writer Social Media Video Making Photography
From 1 to 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Holistic Center Paraty, Brazil

Social Media Expert and Multitask Person

30h/week Social Media Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Digital Creative: Promote the unique experience of our lodge

23h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel El Loa, Chile

Nos Ayude a dar vida al hostal

16h/week Video Making Social Media Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 10 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hostel São Sebastião, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com midias sociais, e fotos São Sebastião

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.0

Inn Urupema, Brazil

"Criação de Conteúdos Visuais para Mídias Sociais

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room

Hostel El Loa, Chile

Join the Fun Behind the Scenes: Content Creator & Party Promoter Wanted!

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Hola, Buscamos voluntarios que nos apoyen en nuestro hostal

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Paraty, Brazil

Help us with our social media for our ecotourism project!

25h/week Social Media Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 7 days to 1 month Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Duque de Caxias, Brazil

Comunicação/Marketing para projeto de Regeneração Ambiental no RJ

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Novo Airão, Brazil

Produza conteúdo incríveis para postarmos nas redes sociais!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

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