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

155 opportunities found

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

Non-Profit Project Satipo, Peru

Promoción de actividades en Pueblito mágico de la selva del Perú

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Ecological Reserve Hato Corozal, Colombia

Voluntariado ecológico en Casanare

31h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care
At least 10 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
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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 Project Chonchi, Chile

Collaborate with our intercultural center in Los lagos, Chile

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Guest House Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

Ven y se parte de la familia en Islas Galapagos!

20h/week Child Care Teaching Sports
From 30 days to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Private School Mariquita, Colombia

Help us with conversational classes and enjoy Colombia!

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

Non-Profit School Condorcanqui, Peru

Come help us teaching english in Perú! :)

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Inn Domingos Martins, Brazil

Junte-se a nós e ajude-nos em novos projetos e reformas!

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Cochabamba, Bolivia

📱 Ayuda en Redes Sociales y Vive en Paz con Vistas Increíbles 🌄

5h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Holistic Center Pisac, Peru

🌱 Help Us Take Care of Our New Community and Have Fun Doing It

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

Holistic Center Pisac, Peru

Guardians & Guides: Share Your Healing Gifts with Our Community

20h/week Party Promoter Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Buenaventura, Colombia

Voluntariado en el Pacífico

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 12 to 28 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Urubamba, Peru

Ven y enseña tu talento musical al mundo =)

12h/week Music
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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

Farm Comendador Gomes, Brazil

Administre uma loja colaborativa

30h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

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