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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

224 opportunities found

Farmstay Cautín Province, Chile

Ayúdanos a crear nuevas experiencias

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Archidona, Ecuador

Descubre las plantas y vive la magia de la chakra amazónica 🌿✨

20h/week Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

Animal Shelter Tambopata, Peru

Volunteer

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Yoga Studio Quininde, Ecuador

ayudante en mantenimiento GYM

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

NGO Arequipa, Peru

VII Cumbre Internacional de Mujeres Líderes 2025

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Hotel Acorizal, Brazil

📸 Colabore com Marketing Digital no Interior de Mato Grosso!

9h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 7 to 14 days Private Room 1 meal

Farmstay Tenjo, Colombia

Conecta con la Tierra: Sé Voluntario en un bosque comestible

25h/week Building & Repairing Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Shared Home Lençóis, Brazil

Crie para nosso espaço e curta a Chapada Diamantina!

20h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Arts
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

Holistic Center Pisac, Peru

Creators of Sacred Space: Build, Decorate & Grow with Us

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farm Comendador Gomes, Brazil

Venha Colaborar com a gente !!!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 3 days to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cusco, Peru

Ayúdanos creando contenido para RRSS en Perú!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Misiones - Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

Te estamos buscando para crecer juntos

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cusco, Peru

¡Vive la aventura en Cusco! Únete a nuestro equipo en el Hostel

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Comendador Gomes, Brazil

Implantar Loja On.line

30h/week Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 2 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Contralmirante Villar, Peru

🐚 Ven por el mar, quédate por la buena vibra. 🏖️💙

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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