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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

17 opportunities found

Farm Cundinmarca, Colombia

Finca ecológica: cultivo, cocina y animales en Colombia

16h/week Cleaning Cooking Gardening Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Guest House Cuenca, Ecuador

Comparte tu arte con la comunidad rural🎶🌻

12h/week Music Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Social Project Quito, Ecuador

Live & Give in the Amazon: Community Language Exchange

16h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Farmstay General Las Heras, Argentina

🌿 Vive y Aprende en un Refugio Regenerativo

25h/week Cooking Teaching Languages Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Huancayo, Peru

Be part of our Educational support project with Andean children

30h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Farm Salazar, Colombia

Hermosa finca rodeada de ríos y montañas

20h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Music Tour Guide
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 3 meals

Permaculture project San Alberto, Argentina

Bio construir un refugio de campo

25h/week Social Work Gardening Teaching Languages Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Huancayo, Peru

Supports social project in the Peruvian Andes with childrens

26h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

Eco Village Ubatuba, Brazil

Professor de Yoga

24h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Ubatuba, Brazil

Volunatariado para Cuidar e trazer atividades para as Crianças

24h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Fazenda Vilanova, Brazil

Come practice English with us in our cozy home sweet home!

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Medellín, Colombia

Educación para Transformar: Juntos por el Cambio en Medellín!

25h/week Building & Repairing Cooking Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 days to 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

Private School Lima Province, Peru

Interact with children or teenagers speaking/teaching english

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals

Permaculture project Santa Marta, Colombia

Come help our project and enjoy Colombia!

20h/week Teaching Languages Housekeeping Child Care Cooking
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

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

Eco Village Cusco, Peru

Teach languages and connect with a vibrant village community

15h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • 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.

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