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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

199 opportunities found

Hostel Lima, Peru

Join us as a community manager and help us create content here in Peru !

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima, Peru

Come help us with our reception and common areas, and enjoy Peru !

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Lima, Peru

Are you a barman or barmaid? Come help us in Peru!

25h/week Cooking Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Huaraz, Peru

Sé parte de nuestro hostel y disfruta vistas únicas de lamontañas

25h/week Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Learn and practice agroforestry, permaculture and bioconstruction

24h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Frutillar, Chile

Come help our beautiful lodge and enjoy the nature in Chile!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Guadalupe, Colombia

Transforma nuestras paredes en murales

25h/week Video Making Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Farm Cuniburo, Ecuador

📸 Crea Contenido y Comparte Nuestra Visión desde los Andes

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Arquiteto(a) Voluntário(a) no Projeto Ecolibrium

32h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Itanhaém, Brazil

Ajude com Redes Sociais e Faça Parte da Nossa Família, Itanhaém!

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

Farmstay Carmelo, Uruguay

Be part of a hands-on journey

25h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Animal Care Gardening
From 15 to 60 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Social Entrepreneur (Coordinator Caminhos Bikes & Tours)

22h/week Teaching Sports Tour Guide
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Come immerse yourself in the heart of our lively operations!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Malleco, Chile

Acompáñanos en el desarrollo de productos de piñón en Chile 🗻

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Social Work
From 3 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Bogotá, Colombia

Danos una mano con el mantinimiento de nuestro hospedaje

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Pisac, Peru

Teach fun English and Spanish classes at our Kamanti hostel.

24h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking Teaching Languages
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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