Where is Eco Caminhos located?

Eco Caminhos is a sustainable farm in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro. We are 150 km away from Rio de Janeiro.

What kind of work does Eco Caminhos carry out?

We work according to permaculture principles, particularly with bio-construction techniques and agroforestry systems.

What is the minimum period of stay on the farm?

People who want to volunteer on the farm and learn about permaculture practices can start with a minimum period of 1 week. We have two types of volunteer programs.

What kind of volunteer programs does Eco Caminhos have?

We have a short-term program that lasts from 1-12 weeks. We also have long-term programs with a duration of up to 1 year. Our long-term placement is free under some conditions and available to those who have completed our short-term program.

How many hours do I have to work on the farm?

A workweek runs from Mon – Fri, with a typical day starting at 7 am and ending at 4:30 pm. Short-term volunteers work 3 days a week and generally have Tues and Thurs off. Long-term volunteers work 5 days a week.

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Experience a Self-Sustainable Life at Eco Caminhos

Experience a Self-Sustainable Life at Eco Caminhos

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Eco Caminhos is a self-sustainable eco-farm and international community located in the peaceful mountains close to Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro. We work to produce our own food, energy, and building materials. We believe this is the ideal setting for humans to develop themselves as we learn to live (co-living), work (coworking), evolve, and resolve our problems together. At the farm, we follow permaculture principles, practice bioconstruction (natural building) and agroforestry (syntrophic farming), and use renewable energy. We offer people the possibility to experience this way of life. They learn and practice bioconstruction, agroforestry, organic farming, and more while immersing themselves in a small and passionate international community. They contribute with their personal touch, ...

Program Highlights

Discover yourself and your true potential while learning about permaculture way of life.

Practice and study Portuguese and/or English.

Live at the outskirts of a reserve in Brazil, in a rural area surrounded by beautiful green mountains, creeks, and a waterfall.

Build new friendships with locals and volunteers from across the globe.

Enjoy countless activities in Rio, such as a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain to see Christ the Redeemer, a dip in Ipanema beach, and the world-famous Carnaval.