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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

30 opportunities found

Other Montañita, Ecuador

Volunteer in Paradise: Language, Culture & Fun by the Sea!🌊✨

30h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Cavalcante, Brazil

Ajude na recepção e atendimento e conheça a Chapada dos Veadeiros

25h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Manco Kapac, Bolivia

colabora con recepción y conoce esta mágica Copacabana

32h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Arequipa, Peru

Come help us and enjoy Arequipa!

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 7 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Montevideo, Uruguay

Help at reception and cleaning at our Hostel in Montevideo!

25h/week Administration Cleaning Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 2.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Oruro, Bolivia

Ayúdanos en nuestro pequeño Hostel en Oruro (Capital Folklorica)

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Inirida, Colombia

Sé Parte de Nuestra Familia en la Selva Colombiana 🌳🤝

30h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 10 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • New

Inn Serra do Cipó, Brazil

Venha auxiliar com limpeza e arrumação e conheça a Serra do Cipó!

30h/week Administration Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Social Project Bucaramanga, Colombia

Spanish Immersion & Hostel Receptionist Program

20h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 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

Hotel Cobija, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con la recepción en un hotel en la frontera brasileña :)

30h/week Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel caracas, Venezuela

Ayúdanos con la gerencia del hostel =)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Guest House Máncora, Peru

Meet travelers, enjoy the sun and help at Reception

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Bartending
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Córdoba, Argentina

Hostel, enchanted, with many things to learn and see. a portal in

25h/week Social Media Administration Housekeeping Cleaning
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Rosario Department, Argentina

Voluntario en Argentina y ayúdenos con nuestras tareas nocturnas

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Ecological Reserve Cusco, Peru

Recepción y kiosko de Mandor

25h/week Administration Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

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