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Description
Hostel e Camping is located in Chapada dos Veadeiros.
We offer ecotourist accommodation services in private chalets, beds in shared rooms and camping areas.
Workawayers wil be able to enjoy the natural beauty and cultural richness of the place, Goiás.
Here are some of the captivating things to do and see here:
1. Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park:
Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Chapada dos Veadeiros, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Hike through lush trails surrounded by waterfalls, crystal-clear pools, and diverse flora and fauna. The park is a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
2. Waterfalls Circuit:
If you're a waterfall enthusiast, don't miss the Cachoeiras Circuit. This route takes you through dozens of stunning waterfalls, each with its own unique charm.
3. Community-Based Tourism:
Participate in community-based tourism initiatives that allow you to connect with the Kalunga people, a traditional Qulimobo comunity formed by indigenous and fugitive enslaved Africans. Learn about their traditions, enjoy local cuisine, and take guided tours to ancestral sites. This immersive experience provides a deeper understanding of the region's cultural diversity.
While staying with us, Workawayer will benefit from a rich cultural exchange learning about local history and culture wwith the host, André, whos has a postgraduate degree in Afro-Brazilian History and Culture, with an emphasis on Kalunga Quilombola Culture, and be able to learn new skills in gardening techniques for community gardens, agroecology and permaculture.
We currently have an employee on our payroll who is exclusively responsible for cleaning and housekeeping services.
We believe in sustainable development and environmental values and principles.
Our host, André, is a tour guide and participates in the film, an environmentalist documentary about the cerrado biome filmed in the Chapada dos Veadeiros that reveals the environmental importance in terms of biodiversity and water resources, as well as the various threats and problems that create environmental and social impacts on the region.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
While staying with us, Workawayer will benefit from a rich cultural exchange learning about local history and culture wwith the host, André, whos has a postgraduate degree in Afro-Brazilian History and Culture, with an emphasis on Kalunga Quilombola Culture, and be able to learn new skills in gardening techniques for community gardens, agroecology and permaculture.
Workawayer will be able to Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Chapada dos Veadeiros, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Kalunga Historical Site and cultural heritage.
We always welcome volunteers in a community spirit, treating everyone not only with the utmost respect but as if they were part of the family or old and dear friends.
We are located in the state of Goiás, in the Chapada dos Veadeiros region, in the city of Cavalcante, famous for its beautiful waterfalls with crystal clear waters amidst the preserved nature of Brazil's central plateau. Cavalcante has an enormous cultural and natural heritage, in its territory are located parts of the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park (PNCV) and the Historic Site and Cultural Heritage (SHPCK). Chapada dos Veadeiros is considered one of the best ecotourism destinations in the world and the PNCV preserves 240 thousand hectares of the Cerrado Biome, the most biodiverse Savanna in the world and also with the greatest biodiversity in Brazil. The Kalung Historical Site and Cultural Heritage is the largest remaining quilombo community in Brazil with a protected territory of 262 thousand hectares.
Help
We need volunteers to help us with different activities at our eco hostel, which may vary according to the demands of the moment and the skills of the helpers. The scope of tasks is very broad and can include activities such as:
Gardening,
food preparation (For consumption by the work team and volunteers. We do not sell food or drinks in our space)
creating content for social networks,
decoration and creation of artistic projects,
maintenance, repairs and bioconstructions.
Most of the time throughout the year we have 2 to 4 volunteer positions open to meet the demands mentioned above.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Portuguese is my native language and I speak Fluent English. I use to be an English teacher for e few years and would be able to offer Portuguese classes, as well as I would like to practice English. I Speak intermediate Spanish and I would like to improve my knowledge in this language and learn others such as French, German, Italian, etc.
Accommodation
Volunteers can stay in a dormitory with, external bathrooms or tents in our Camping Area if they like more privacy.
In addition to accommodation, we provide basic groceries for 3 meals a day, usually meals are cooked collectively
What else ...
If you are a nature lover, Chapada dos Veadeiros was declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001. There are many options for trekking, hiking, waterfalls, viewpoints, freshwater beaches, geological and historical sites to discover.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
