Gap Year Programs in Brazil,Rio de Janeiro

Because it’s a big city with an even bigger gap between the haves and the have-nots, the not-so-underlying theme of organized gap year programs in Rio is volunteering, particularly with young people. For those who have examined their positionality and feel unprepared to tackle such challenges in Rio’s poorest neighborhoods, language immersion programs offer a great alternative. Your Portuguese can come a long way in a year!

Visit Christ the Redeemer. Take the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain. Learn how to samba. The best part: You don’t have to choose between cultural activities and the beach here, as a praia is a way of life. Take advantage of your gap year in Rio to go there often—whether for a run, to meet friends, or for the fabulous people-watching. Just go!

Rio’s natural beauty and lively social scene will always be there to relax and recharge you when you need it. A gap year in Rio will be stimulating for your mind, body, and soul. Find more deets on gap year programs in Rio here!