Accommodation
Shared volunteer house room with forest views; private Eco Lodge available for extra fee.
Your trip supports
permaculture, agroforestry, and natural building
5 years
socialbnb partner
Partner
4.9 ★
from 168 travelers
168 reviews
100%
nonprofit impact
Highlights
Learn hands-on natural building techniques using clay, wood, and sustainable materials.
Activities
Bioconstruction training, hands-on building, workshops, nature hike, Portuguese class.
Transport
No transport included. We guide you on how to arrive. Airport transfer available for an extra fee.
You only pay after confirmation
Free cancellation up to 30 Days prior the trip
This is what your adventure trip looks like
This 7-day immersion offers travelers a meaningful introduction to life on a regenerative ecofarm.
Included Activities
- Practical syntropic agroforestry: planting, pruning, mulching, biomass management, seedling care
- Soil regeneration practices and observation of ecological succession
- Introductory permaculture sessions
- Composting and sustainable farm systems
- Regenerative workshops (soap-making, candle-making, cooking, recycling)
- Nature outings such as hikes, viewpoints and waterfalls (weather and availability dependent)
- Community interaction with Brazilian residents and international volunteers
The project on video
Reviews
★ 4.9· 168 reviews★★★★★
„I highly recommend Eco Caminhos. It’s a wonderful project dedicated to permaculture, bioconstruction, and agroforestry."
★★★★★
„Our stay at this accommodation was truly outstanding. The rooms are very spacious and built with high-quality materials. The wood construction creates a natural…"
Get to know the project & your host
Bart
Verified host
Verified host
„Join us in the mountains of Nova Friburgo to live unforgettable sustainable adventures on hikes, forests and waterfalls. We are a team of volunteers united for a common dream."
Welcome to Eco Caminhos, a sustainable eco farm situated in the beautiful mountains of the Atlantic Forest region in Brazil. At the farm we follow the permaculture principles and you can learn about and practice bioconstruction (natural building), agroforestry…
5 years
socialbnb partner
4.9 ★ (168)
Guest rating
< 24 h
Response time
Where you'll be
Eco Caminhos is located in the mountains of Nova Friburgo in Rio de Janeiro state. The nearest major airports are Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), both in Rio de Janeiro. From Rio de Janeiro, travelers can reach Nova Friburgo by intercity bus. Buses depart regularly from Rodoviária Novo Rio (main bus terminal) to Nova Friburgo Bus Station.
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