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Places to do a cultural exchange in South America

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Farmstay Chincha, Peru

Quiero ayuda en permacultura en el cultivo de hortalizas

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cambará do Sul, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar no sítio em Cambará do Sul e desfrutar da natureza! :)

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 10 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Miraflores, Peru

Ayúdame con las labores domésticas

20h/week Cleaning Cooking
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Digital Marketing Expert

16h/week Party Promoter Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Ayudanos a dejar el espacio mas bonito y agradable

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Administración de recepción y satisfacción de cliente

32h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Cambará do Sul, Brazil

Venha divulgar nossa área rural nas redes sociais! Cambará do Sul! ;)

20h/week Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 10 days Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Arequipa, Peru

Ayuda En Alojamiento En El Centro Historico En Arequipa

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 2 days to 5 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Guest House Montañita, Ecuador

help us to entertain our clients organiz games and drinking free

25h/week Bartending
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Camping Lima Province, Peru

🌱 Conservación, Permacultura y Construcción Natural en Perú

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Shared Home La Paz, Bolivia

Ayúdanos con las tareas diarias y disfruta de los días en La Paz!

8h/week Social Media Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal

Hostel Brumadinho, Brazil

Vem nos dar um help e aproveitar o interior de Minas

30h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Carmelo, Uruguay

We are your inspiration =)

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 3.0

Hostel San Agustín, Colombia

Ayudanos en nuestro hostel en Colombia!

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 5 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Farm Oxapampa, Peru

Necesito ayuda con nuestra casa de campo y cuidado de mis mascotas.

30h/week Cleaning Cooking Gardening Animal Care
At least 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Atacames, Ecuador

¡Busco viajeros para ayudar y divertirse!

20h/week Bartending Gardening Kitchen Hand Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • 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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