Are you looking for a meaningful and adventurous way to spend your time in Brazil? Do you want to learn new skills, make new friends, and contribute to a better world? If so, Eco Caminhos might be the perfect place for you to volunteer!
We are a permaculture farm in the mountains of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, practicing agroforestry, bioconstruction and more. Volunteers, tourists, and apprentices are welcome.
Agroforesty / Sintropic Agriculture
Learn everything about agroforestry. We have systems from 1 – 6 years old and over 1.5 hectares planted with approximately 8000 trees. Learn to plant, maintain and harvest your own forrests.
We apply Permaculture in various disciplines such as agroforestry, water management, sustainable energy, natural building, animal systems, economics, and waste management.
Enjoy hikes, mountain bike tours, waterfall tours, and visit the touristic sites in the region.
Bioconstruction
Experience hands on bioconstruction at Eco Caminhos. We have close to 10 years of natural building experience. Eco Caminhos has built among the best bioconstructions in South America.
Apprenticeship Program
Eco Caminhos offers apprenticeship programs for underprivileged Brazilians. Our apprenticeship program transforms lives.
Organic Food
At Eco Caminhos you will be served meals from our own organic production. We offer vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk and meat
TREES PLANTED
NATURAL CONSTRUCTIONS BUILT
VOLUNTEERS RECEIVED
APPRENTICES FORMED
SOLAR ENERGY GENERATED
CARBON CAPTURED
OUR PROGRAMS
Ecotourism in Brazil
- Experience work and life on an Eco Farm
- Stay in Incredible Natural Build Eco Lodge
- Workshops in Permaculture, Agroforestry and Bioconstruction
- Option to personalize program
- Eco Sport & Tourism
- Warm lunch with organic ingredients
Introduction Volunteer Program
- Experience work and life on an Eco Farm
- Grow physically, mentally and spiritually
- Learn Permaculture, Agroforestry & Bioconstruction
- Basic, Comfort or Luxury Accommodation
- Eco Sports
- Warm lunch with organic ingredients
Internship Program in Agroforestry and Bioconstruction
- Apprenticeship on a Permaculture Farm
- Balance Hands-on work with Research
- Learn Agroforestry & Bioconstruction
- Basic, Comfort or Luxury Accommodation
- Warm lunch with organic ingredients
Group Experience Eco Farm in Brazil
- Customized program
- Luxury or basic accommodation
- Eco Sport Activities
- Social Impact Event
- Full Board + organic ingredients
Light Rehab Program
- Healthy life in nature – back to basics
- Clear working and eating routine
- Eco Sport Activities
- Personal buddy 24h
- Homestay or volunteer house
FRESH FROM OUR BLOG
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Regenerative Connections: Eco Caminhos’ Visit to the Araçá Project — Conservation, Permaculture, and Reforestation in Brazil
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Celebrating the Atlantic Forest and Mountain Culture in the Heart of Nova Friburgo: Agroforestry, Environmental Education, Volunteering and Adventure Sports
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A New Path to Lasting Impact: Strengthening Small Regenerative Organizations
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Volunteer Experience: From Banking to Building and Finance to Farming