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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

31 opportunities found

Eco Lodge San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Ayúdanos en casa y disfruta del espíritu eco explorador!

30h/week Housekeeping Reception Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Latacunga, Ecuador

Are you charismatic? Help us recieving our new students

18h/week Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Tarapoto, Peru

Join Us as Front Desk Support & Welcome Guests with a Smile! 😊

32h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception Bartending
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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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 🌺​

Hostel San Gil, Colombia

Unete a la familia del hostal mas céntrico de San Gil

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Florianópolis, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar em um Glamping em Floripa, SC!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal

Eco Village Florianópolis, Brazil

Participe da Equipe de Apoio de um Retiro no Soluna

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

Descubre Bolivia mientras ayudas nuestro hostal!

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel Misiones - Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

Te estamos buscando para crecer juntos

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 30 days Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Itanhaém, Brazil

Conheça Itanhaém, como você nunca viu e nos dê uma super ajuda!

25h/week Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel villavicencio, Colombia

Recepción

30h/week Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hotel Itanhaém, Brazil

Trabalhe em frente a praia e aproveite o melhor de Itanhaém

25h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project Guarapari, Brazil

Quer fazer parte do nosso Centro Cultural ? :)

30h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Brasília, Brazil

Quer conhecer as belezas do cerrado? Vem com a gente! :)

25h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Paz, Bolivia

¡Sé la sonrisa que da la bienvenida! Únete a nuestro equipo! 🛎️

32h/week Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Pisac, Peru

Events and Guest Experience Host in Andean Holistic Community🌈

20h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Porto Seguro, Brazil

Nos ajude na recepção do nosso hostel enquanto desfruta Caraíva!

24h/week Bartending Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • 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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works