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Work exchange opportunities in South America

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Eco Lodge Riohacha, Colombia

Vive frente al mar en La Guajira: comparte, aprende y disfruta!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Itanhaém, Brazil

Procura-se Criadores de Conteúdo: Vem Produzir no Hostel 5C

24h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 7 days Tent
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Guest House Huaraz, Peru

✨Ayúdanos con decoraciones ,pintura de murales y Limpieza 🖌️

25h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 3 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
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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

Eco Lodge Mesitas del Colegio, Colombia

Vive en las montañas de Colombia mientras nos ayuda en la construcción

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 5 days to 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5

Inn Santo Hilario, Brazil

Ajude em nosso Hotel e conheça o mar de Minas 😄

32h/week Party Promoter Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel san jose de suaita, Colombia

Ayúdanos haciendo murales en mi hostal

25h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 10 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Barra do Garças, Brazil

Buscamos artista plástico que adora desafios ?

32h/week Gardening Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 8 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel Tarapoto, Peru

Vive la Selva, Enseña Inglés y Crea Recuerdos Inolvidables

15h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Pirenópolis, Brazil

Toque violão e cante pra nossos hóspedes nos fins de semana!

18h/week Music
At least 3 days Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Camping Sitio Nuevo, Ecuador

Experiencia Glamping / Recepción y Cuidado del Espacio

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm

Homestay San Isidro, Ecuador

Ven a vivir la vida típica en el pueblo más acogedor de Ecuador✨

20h/week Painting & Decorating Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Hotel Bolivar, Ecuador

🌅Encuentra paz en una isla mágica, solo para ti🏝️

30h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Other Jujuy, Argentina

Ayudame a restaurar mi hogar en la naturaleza y cultura andina!

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

Hotel Villavieja, Colombia

🎨 ¡Ayúdanos a dar color a nuestro espacio con tu arte!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

Eco Lodge Calima, Colombia

Ayúdanos a mantener bonito nuestro hermoso lugar

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5

Why work abroad in a hostel in South America?

South America is one of the best destinations to work abroad, with amazing sites and culture. Work exchange in South America can be your chance to develop new skills, like learning spanish! Besides, each country is special in its own way. You can go deep into the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Ecuador or Peru. Go to Argentina to hike in Patagonia or admire amazing wildlife in the Galapagos Islands. Work in a hostel in South America and save money while you meet the world!

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Do I need a visa to work exchange in South America?

In general, a tourist visa is enough for a work exchange program in South America. Each country has its own requirements, but most South-american countries are pretty open to foreigners. For example in Peru, Europeans and North-americans can stay up to 183 days with a tourist visa! In Brazil, Americans can apply for the new e-visa, making it easier to get to the country without having to apply in person at an embassy.

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Work exchange in South America with Worldpackers

You don’t have to pick only one country to work in exchange for housing in South America! At Worldpackers you will find hostels, camping sites, NGOs and much more in several countries of this continent. Use your skills to exchange work for accomodation in South America. You can start by making a profile. Once you provide info about your skills and travel goals, find a host that suits you and make your trip happen by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community.

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide

Time 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