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Farm Pereira, Colombia

AYUDANOS A MANTENER HERMOSO NUESTRO ENTORNO

25h/week Pet Sitting Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con mantenimiento y limpieza en Quito!

25h/week Night Shift Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Help at front desk and make new friends!

25h/week Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Night Shift Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Bahía Málaga, Colombia

Energía positiva para recibir viajeros en el corazón del Pacífico

32h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 20 days to 1 month Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Castelândia, Brazil

Welcome to Our Community!

22h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Cleaning
From 30 days to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal

Farm Purranque, Chile

Se parte de un proyecto único en el corazón del sur de Chile

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Tus HABILIDADES, nos ayudan a CRECER

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

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

Farm Comendador Gomes, Brazil

Venha Colaborar com a gente !!!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 3 days to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Pirenópolis, Brazil

Venha viver uma experiência de permacultura no Cerrado! :)

25h/week Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Viña del Mar, Chile

Help us and join one of the best hostel in Viña del Mar, Chile!

25h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand

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

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cleaning and maintenance.

20h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Guest House Medellín, Colombia

Amazing and cool neighborhood of Medellin

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 30 to 40 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hostel Florianópolis, Brazil

Cuide do nosso Hostel e conheça as belezas de Floripa.

24h/week Housekeeping Cleaning
From 2 to 4 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