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Eco Lodge Itatiaia, Brazil

4.5
(30 reviews)30

Construindo e agroflorestando na alta Mantiqueira!

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Connect with nature
19 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness
18 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Support
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Availability

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Há mais de 15 anos estamos conectados a este pedaço de terra montanhosa no alto da Serra da Mantiqueira, na região turística de Visconde de Mauá. Onde antes havia um antigo pasto e apenas um pé de limão cravo, hoje temos muitas frutas nativas e panc's, além de culturas andinas que bem se adaptaram a este clima. Temos 5 quartos no total, onde recebemos voluntários e hóspedes. As tarefas são muito variados, construindo, plantando e tocando a vida.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Portuguese
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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30 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Eco Lodge

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 19 Get in touch with nature
  • 18 Developing environmental awareness
  • 14 Meeting locals
  • 14 Learning about sustainability
  • 9 Developing social awareness
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 15 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 13 15. Life on land
  • 9 13. Climate action

Germany

4

I really enjoyed being here! The place (with great mountain view!) is nice and full of trees. Beautiful waterfalls are close (30 min hike). In the property itself we did a lot cleaning/housekeeping. However, I liked more working outside. We worked 5-6 hours between breakfast and lunch, which could be quite tough sometimes. In general, the facilities are quite simple, you have to get used to. Duda was very kind to us❤️and taught us about the magic of making bread, joghurt and good food. Emiliano told stories, played guitar and frisbee with us & showed us the most interesting plants.Thank you!!

5 days ago

Germany

4

The lodge is a beautiful place with lots of plants in their garden. There are many waterfalls only half an hour away, but other than that, there is not much to do in the freetime. When it was raining, me and my friend couldn't really leave our room. Emiliano and his family are very nice people and tried their best to keep us happy. The work was easy but not very exiting and sometimes the five hours of work felt longer than they were. The food was simple, but very good. Our room was smaller then expected and the bathroom situation was new to me, but other than that it was nice there.

5 days ago

Israel

5

Was amazing

3 months ago

Brazil

5

Fui muito bem recebida no the lodge! Emiliano fez de tudo para que eu me sentisse confortável, e Kaya, a filha dos anfitriões, é uma fofura. Apesar de voltar mais cedo, pude aproveitar meu tempo lá para me conectar com a natureza.

about 1 month ago

Argentina

5

Mi voluntariado en el alojamiento fue maravilloso, Emiliano, Duda y Kaya son hermosas personas, aprendí mucho ayudandolos en su sitio este tiempo! Decidí extender mi estadía con ellos y sin dudas fue de las mejores experiencias! Espero sea un hasta pronto❤️

3 months ago

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