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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Homestay Villa Elisa, Argentina

Expresa tu arte en graffiti y disfruta de las termas

20h/week Building & Repairing Arts Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Farm San Rafael, Colombia

Ayudanos a mejorar nuestra finca y disfruta en el proceso

25h/week Farming Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Inn Lima Duarte, Brazil

Nos ajude com os serviços gerais e manutenção da pousada.

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 15 to 60 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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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 Quito, Ecuador

Ayúdanos con decoración y pintura de murales!

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 9 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Inn Urubici, Brazil

Ajude Mãe e Filho a aperfeiçoar um sonho 💫✨

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Camping Juquiá, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar na nossa vila

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Bogotá, Colombia

Volunteer Teaching English or French at Our Pre-School In Bogota!

20h/week Child Care Arts Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Rolante, Brazil

Nos ajude na bioconstrução da nossa casa perto de Gramado/RS! =)

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Dibulla, Colombia

Profesor apoyo para escuela Rural Multietnica

10h/week Music Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pisac, Peru

Gardening, decoration and more

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 3 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farm El Carmen de Viboral, Colombia

Apoyo Creativo de Embellecimiento en nuestro hostal a 1,30 de MED

20h/week Video Making Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping Camargo, Bolivia

Danos una mano y vive la mejor experiencia en Camargo

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Barbosa, Colombia

🌟 ¡Haz parte de nuestro voluntariado en Barbosa, Santander! 🌟

20h/week Video Making Social Media Teaching Languages Arts
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping El trapiche, Argentina

Unete al Camping, conoce San Luis y ayudanos con las tareas

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 15 days Shared Dorm 3 meals

Camping Passo de Torres, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar com obras e limpeza

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 3 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Concarán, Argentina

Ven, compartamos experiencias y forma parte del equipo

20h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 week to 1 month Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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.

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