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
Ecoturismo
- 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
Voluntariado de corto plazo
- Experiencia de vida y trabajo en la Granja Ecológica
- Estadía con voluntarios internacionales
- Talleres de trabajo/Workshops
- Actividades al aire libre
- Casa de voluntarios con cuarto compartido
Programa de Aprendizaje en Agroforestería y Bioconstrucción
- Apprenticeship on a Permaculture Farm
- Balance Hands-on work with Research
- Learn Agroforestry & Bioconstruction
- Basic, Comfort or Luxury Accommodation
- Warm lunch with organic ingredients
Experiencia en Grupo
- Programa personalizado
- Alojamiento de lujo o básico
- Actividades al aire libre
- Evento de impacto social
- Pensión completa + ingredientes orgánicos
Programa de rehabilitación
- Vida sana en la naturaleza: volver a lo básico
- Rutina de trabajo y alimentación saludable
- Actividades al aire libre
- Amigo personal 24h
- Casa de familia o casa de voluntarios
FRESH FROM OUR BLOG
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Conexiones Regenerativas: Visita de Eco Caminhos al Proyecto Araçá — Conservación, Permacultura y Reforestación en Brasil
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Celebrando la Mata Atlántica y la Cultura de Montaña en el Corazón de Nova Friburgo: Agroforestería, Educación Ambiental, Voluntariado y Deportes de Aventura
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Un Nuevo Camino para un Impacto Duradero: Fortaleciendo Organizaciones Regenerativas de Pequeña Escala
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Experiencia de Voluntariado: Del Sector Bancario a la Construcción y de las Finanzas a la Agricultura