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Farmstay São Thomé das Letras, Brazil

Ajude a plantar árvores, água e vida

20h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 to 10 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay San Alberto, Argentina

Arte, biocontruccion, naturaleza

25h/week Cleaning Pet Sitting Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

NGO Puyo, Ecuador

Help us with the daily care of our shelter dogs and cats

15h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Volunteering at a dog shelter in Peru 🐶
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Animal Shelter San Buena Ventura, La Paz, Bolivia, Bolivia

Apoya la rehabilitación de fauna en la Amazonía Boliviana

32h/week Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Paraje La Coronilla, Uruguay

Conocé el bambú mientras creamos una escuela para la vida

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Tena, Ecuador

Assistance in conservation at an Amazonian ethnobotanical garden.

30h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Carhuaz, Peru

Come give us a hand on our farm in Peru :)

16h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil

Camping com rio no quintal

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Palena, Chile

🏡Ven y ayúdanos en la Cordillera Suroriental🏔️

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Farm San Juan de río seco, Colombia

Ayúdanos a desarrollar nuestro proyecto ecologico en Colombia

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Farm Algarrobo, Chile

Mantención de cerco perimetral🛠️

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Eco Village Puchuncaví, Chile

One of Chile's most sustainable places, help us Biocobstruction

24h/week Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Colón Department, Argentina

Ven a ayudarme con las actividades diarias en Rio Ceballos

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Inn Iguape, Brazil

Aproveitando a tranquilidade dando aquela forcinha

32h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Other Fray Mamerto Esquiu, Argentina

🛠️Ayúdanos con el mantenimiento del Atelier y disfruta del lugar

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm Mucuri, Brazil

Ajude a tornar real o sonho de um grande projeto

30h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • 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.

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