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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

1463 opportunities found

Hostel Vitória, Brazil

Recepção Horário Noturno

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Santa Marta, Colombia

Ayúdanos en limpieza de habitaciones y zonas comunes

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Lima, Peru

Support in some tasks in the little farm

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 day Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Permaculture project La Convención Province, Cusco, Peru

Permaculture Farm Life

25h/week Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

🌿 Viva uma experiência de camping e troca em meio à natureza ⛺

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning
At least 1 week Tent
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Curicó, Chile

Mejoremos este rincón del paraíso mientras disfrutas del mar

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hostel La Paz, Bolivia

¡Sé la sonrisa que da la bienvenida! Únete a nuestro equipo! 🛎️

32h/week Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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

Sustainable Community El Bolsón, Argentina

Help us decorate our Mountain Refuge! 🏔️

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 1 week Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Eco Lodge Santa Marta, Colombia

🌱 Vive la selva desde la raíz: en jardines y zonas verdes

30h/week Farming Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project Guarapari, Brazil

Quer fazer parte do nosso Centro Cultural ? :)

30h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Guarapari, Brazil

Venha desfrutar de belas praias e nos ajudar com o hostel!

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Santa Marta, Colombia

Únete a nuestro mundo digital y vive la experiencia de tu vida ☀

30h/week Photography Video Making
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Urubamba, Peru

Creacion de contenido para RRSS, Experiencias y actividades

30h/week Party Promoter Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Balnearia, Argentina

Gracias por dejarnos disfrutar de tu buena energia ¡¡

25h/week Housekeeping Cleaning Night Shift Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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

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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