Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil

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Gardeners welcome near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
[Workaway note: please contact this host in Spanish] Brazilian Andrea, mediator, naturotherapist and artist, focuses on the connection of being with her inner self, through contact with nature. Andrea brasileña, mediadora, naturoterapeuta, ......
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Share our family life and help us in Resende, Brazil
My name is Robin, I'm English and have lived in Brazil for 28 years. My Brazilian wife, Maria, & I have two kids (Joana, 14 & Tom, 8). I own, run & teach in a small online English-language school in Resende, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, so I can ......
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Explore the Atlantic rainforest and see how acai and coffee grows near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I love the peaceful, off-grid lifestyle here surrounded by nature—it's a perfect place to disconnect, recharge, and learn new skills. The area has rivers, forests, and wildlife, and it's a great spot for anyone who enjoys simple living. It's just me ......
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Help us to improve our family home Niterói, Brazil
We are a single mom duo with a smart and very kind baby! Together, this little companion and I prepared our new home to receive two other children who currently live abroad - at the same time that we intend to make the space interactive to receive ......
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Join the community of the favela Vidigal in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
We are in the favela Vidigal, a unique human size hostel founded by Léo, a Frenchman who fell in love with Brazil five years ago. After discovering the caring community of Vidigal, he decided to create a welcoming space that connects travelers and ......

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Outdoor experience learning about organic agriculture in Macaé, Brazil
Im a father of two girls, we are working in a farm whit 40 cows and 20 horses, and is in a way to sell organic foods and recive people in a restaurant, sell the produtcion, we are one part of the big ecoproject, the owner have a solar station ......
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Nature getaway in the village of Parati Mirim, Brazil
Some important information about the house: Our hostel is in the village of Parati Mirim, 16km from the city of Paraty in the middle of the Atlântic Forest. We are at 15/20 minutes walking from Parati Mirim and Furado´s beach. The region has a lot ......

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Learn more about agroforestry and permaculture in Nova Friburgo, Brazil
In 2015, we found our dream property in Cardinot, Nova Friburgo—a 300,000 m² retreat at 1,200 meters altitude. Here, cool mountain air, perennial springs, panoramic views, safety, and accessible infrastructure come together in one of Brazil’s most ......
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Help to maintain my sailing boat in the marvellous colonial city of Paraty, Brazil
Bom dia. I'm a French (Breton from Brest) retired captain. I live (alone) on my sailing boat Presently in Paraty, marvellous colonial city (1667), 200 Km south of Rio de Janeiro with magnificent landscape, islands and beaches The boat is normally ......

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Welcoming pro active helpers at our family home in the small historical town Vassouras (RJ), Brazil
After 2 amazing years exploring Australia, we'll be hosting volunteers from February 2025 onwards. We are looking for English native speakers, to help our kids to maintain their English. --------------------------- We are a german and brazilian ......
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Join our educational Project in permaculture community near Petrópolis-RJ, Brazil
We are located on a property of 40 hectares of Atlantic forest. Here we seek to apply the concepts of Permaculture and agroecology in search of a more sustainable life. We do Ecoturism programs and receive children for Ecopedagogics visits inside ......
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Implementation of a food forest, house repairs, gardening on new land, Brejal, Brazil
We are Clara and Lucas, a Brazilian couple with a few dogs in a little house at the rural area of Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro. We have been living in the rural area of Rio for 8 years and we recently (3 years ) got ourselves a place. Now already ......
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Be part of our community arts project in Petrópolis, Brazil
Based in the country side of Petrópolis in the State of Rio de Janeiro, we are a community focused project based on art, education and discovery. The location is a networking hub to exchange best practices and knowledge with people who are looking ......

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Come and be part of the creation of a queer, free, agroecological space in the middle of the Atlantic Forest, Brazil
Hello, we are a queer family, Thiago, Baco and our children Arumã (8 years old), Sebastiana (4 years old) and Mar (10 months old) We are building our gardens and house in the middle of the Atlantic forest, with our own hands and materials that the ......

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Help me prepare my sailboat in Ilha Grande, Brazil
Nine years ago, my husband and I sailed from Argentina to Brazil, and we fell in love with Ilha Grande. Four years ago, we upgraded to a larger sailboat. We've dedicated ourselves to enjoying this paradise and life on board. We've been offering ......

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Learn about agroforestry, medicinal plants and food production in Teresópolis, Brazil
The place, located in Teresopolis, on the mountains region of Rio de Janeiro, is an agroecological production point that has as goal to practice and spread regenerative agriculture knowledges. Here we have different fronts: certificated organic ......
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Join us so we can be a wonderful 2nd home for people visiting Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
UPDATE APRIL 2025: Currently looking for volunteers, minimum of stay 1 Month. From mid-May 2025. Our hostel has 12 rooms and can support until 100 guests at the same time. It opened 8 years ago and is very well rated on all websites. This is thanks ......

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Help with our permaculture project in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Founded more than 50 years ago, our project is today the legacy of a family that has always believed in the importance of connecting with nature. We seek to convey this relationship with the earth, respect for nature and the search for environmental ......
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Get local tips from a tour guide and live in the historic neighbourhood of Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I live in a beautiful old house in the historic neighborhood of Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I'm German and I've lived in Brazil for over 35 years. I'm 63 years old, very well-disposed and I love taking care of the house and of my ......

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Join our regenerative project near Volta Redonda, Brazil
Hi! My name is João. I Live in a farm for a few years now and basicaly i am working on regenerating the land through ecological process. We work with natural construction methods - we raise an indigenous pig race which I process into charcuterie ......