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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

1457 opportunities found

Farmstay El Calafate, Argentina

Disfruta de la cultura argentina y ayúdanos en nuestra Estancia!

30h/week Animal Care Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
From 2 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Arraial d'Ajuda, Brazil

Ajude-nos com nosso projeto de renovação

24h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Itacaré, Brazil

Dê uma mãozinha com tarefas diárias e curta Itacaré!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand
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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 🌺​

Holistic Center Ametista do Sul, Brazil

Contruyendo un parque arqueo astronomico Amatista del sur

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Salvador, Brazil

Viva, Troque e Descubra Salvador: Seja Voluntária no Nosso Hostel

28h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 week to 2 months Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Última Esperanza, Chile

Vive la experiencia completa de ser un granjero en la Patagonia

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Hostel costa caribe, Colombia

Volunteer Teacher Wanted for Isla Santa Cruz – Make an Impact!

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Ametista do Sul, Brazil

🍸🌟¡Únete como Bartender y disfruta del Sur de Brasil! 🌟🍸

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Ametista do Sul, Brazil

Social media

20h/week Web Developer
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Los Lagos, Argentina

Constructor/ra con habilidades en manejo de herramientas

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Lonquimay, Chile

Voluntariado en un parque natural de la Patagonia Chilena

30h/week Gardening Building & Repairing
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Morro de São Paulo - Cairu, Brazil

Reparos, consertos e manutenção Morro de São Paulo

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Inn Palhoça, Brazil

Ajuda com obras e reparos em Pousada na Guarda do Embaú!

20h/week Farming Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Farm Cairu, Brazil

Voluntariado no meio da natureza - Morro de São Paulo :)

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Morro de São Paulo - Cairu, Brazil

Limpeza e ajuda com check-ins em Morro de São Paulo

25h/week Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Palhoça, Brazil

Limpeza e manutenção na praia mais bonita do Brasil

25h/week Reception Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

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