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Restoring Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest

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4 - 24 semanas  ·  Edad 18 - 50+

rating  Excelente 4.8  · 
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Puntos Relevantes

  • Discover for yourself the challenges and rewards of working to protect the rainforest
  • Live and work with people of different backgrounds, different ages and different experiences – all united in wanting to save the world!
  • Support our Forest for Water Project and help us to plant as many trees as possible.
  • Help nurture new trees in our beautiful nursery and learn about different species of trees!
  • Hike in the forest, swim in the crystal clear water of the rivers, and get to know a traditional rural community

Especialmente adecuado para

Edad 18+
Solteros y solteras
Parejas
Familias
Grupos
50+

Sobre el programa

Join us in one of the world's top biodiversity hotspots: Brazil's Atlantic Forest, to gain firsthand experience in biodiversity conservation and sustainability!

We warmly invite you to join us at the Iracambi Rainforest Center in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, where you can obtain firsthand experience in reforestation, medicinal plants, community outreach, and environmental education.

For over twenty years, we’ve planted over 140,000 native forest trees, ...

Sobre el programa

We warmly invite you to join us at the Iracambi Rainforest Center in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, where you can obtain firsthand experience in reforestation, medicinal plants, community outreach, and environmental education.

For over twenty years, we’ve planted over 140,000 native forest trees, founded the first program of environmental education in the region, set up the first web-based GIS, created thousands of acres of protected areas, hosted 2000 international students and volunteers from 70 countries, and impacted the lives of thousands of people in the Serra do Brigadeiro mountains.  

Iracambi alumni (we call them Iracambistas) are spreaded across the world, and all possible activities bring the idea of making the world a better place. Whether you stay for one or six months, you will leave us enriched, as you will enrich your surroundings whenever it may be.

Together with volunteers, students, supporters, and communities, we are willing to plant trees and create a new scenario for the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. Our focus is Saving Forests and Changing Lives, and we would love you to be part of it!

The Forest 4 Water Program focus on helping local farmers as we all together plant native and productive tree species to increase farm incomes, restore degraded soils, protect water sources, and improve the habitat for biodiversity.  

Iracambi is in responsible for preparing and caring for the seedlings, planting, and monitoring the planted trees. The help of volunteers is essential in all the different stages and practices involved in this process, starting with the favorite place on our campus: the nursery. Creating and maintaining healthy seedlings requires a lot of work: from collecting seeds to nurturing them until becoming seedlings, and ensuring they are healthy enough to be planted.

The seedlings usually are planted at a specific time of the year with the beginning of summer rains, this method increases the chances of their survival. 

Planting trees requires visiting farmers at different periods of the process (before, during, and after planting) to choose the area for planting, prepare the soil, and maintain the trees for two years. That way, we can offer the needed guidance to achieve the best results!

By volunteering you gain experience in reforestation, plant biodiversity, getting to know properties, rural producers and their way of life, learning and applying techniques for collecting, identifying seeds and plants, planting and monitoring, and many more!

It is all about saving forests - so what about changing lives? At Iracambi, we also work with local farmers, school kids, volunteers, and visitors, hosting visits, running workshops and outreach programs designed to raise awareness of the issues of how to live sustainably, and how to encourage more and more people to join us in the exciting task of protecting one of the most important forests in the world. 

We invite you to participate in our ongoing projects and encourage you to take responsibility for your work, experience, lifestyle, and for your fellow Iracambistas. Besides that, having your own study project or particular passion is another possibility for you develop here. For that, we can give you the space and support that you need for that as well. If you have a brilliant idea for something we could or ought to do, let’s see if we can do it! 

Iracambi is located in the buffer zone of the Serra do Brigadeiro State Park. The park’s craggy mountains and deep ravines protect an extraordinary range of biodiversity, including the largest known population of Brachyteles hypoxanthus, the Wooly Spider or Muriqui monkey.


Life at Iracambi

Iracambi is what you make of it...

Studying, interning, volunteering or visiting Iracambi provides you with a fantastic opportunity to be part of a lifestyle that is likely very different from what you are used to. You will be sharing the Research and Conservation Center with people of many different nationalities, backgrounds, skills, ages and interest, and everything right in the center of Atlantic Rainforest.

You be living either in the Center itself or in one of the four cabins. The Center, which is +75 years old, has four bedrooms, each hosting up two people, a living room, library and two bathrooms. The cabins each have two bedrooms, bathroom and a living room. The houses are well maintained and have electricity, hot showers and wireless access 24 hours a day.

We have a restaurant, that provides three delicious meals a day.


Costs

The fees covers volunteer accommodation, internet access 24 hours a day, 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at the restaurant at Iracambi. Also project costs and investments.

Volunteers are responsible for the payment of additional costs, such as travel costs, visa costs, etc. In addition, you may also want to go out for dinner and do weekend activities.

The cost of dinner outside Iracambi(without drinks) ranges from 15 to 30 reais. The cost of the tours (including a guide, equipment and entrance fee) comes to about 100 to 140 reais depending on the activity and how many volunteers come.

The currency in Brazil is Real. Check with your bank to see if your cards will work in Brazil, be sure to memorize your pin code, and inform your credit card company that you will be traveling overseas.

The nearest ATM to Iracambi is in Muriaé (1.5 hours.) Please note that you cannot change dollars in Muriaé. Change money at the airport on arrival.

Most ATMs will not accept American Express, it’s a good idea to bring a Visa credit/debit card. ATMs provide a better rate than money exchange places (casas de câmbio).


Health and travel insurance

Please note that Iracambi requires you to have health and travel insurance. Please take measures to cover yourself prior to departure for Iracambi. It may also be possible to extend your home insurance coverage to cover you for overseas travel. You will need to send the details of your insurance, together with details on your next of kin, to Iracambi before your departure to Brazil.

Make sure to familiarize yourself with the international medical coverage your country has provided and that you know how to make a claim if necessary. Though Iracambi takes precautions to ensure the safety of Iracambistas, we regret that we are not in a position to accept people with serious medical conditions or physical disabilities.

There is a small clinic in Rosário da Limeira which provides first aid, and an excellent hospital in Muriaé.


Vaccination

It is important that you ensure you are inoculated against the following: 

  • Hepatitis A 
  • Tetanus
  • Typhoid 
  • Yellow Fever 
  • Diphtheria 
  • Polio

Iracambi is not located in a malarial area, but if you plan to travel to other parts of Brazil, such as the Pantanal or the Amazon, you will need a suitable prophylactic, which you can pick up in Brazil. Your doctor may also suggest Hepatitis B and Rabies, but you are unlikely to need them.


Visas

All volunteers who wish to stay under 6 months should apply for a tourist visa and not a volunteer visa.

Visas are required for tourists of several countries, including Australia. You can now get these easily online within five days!

Please check what the visa conditions are for your entry into Brazil. Visas are valid for 90 days, with a possible extension for another 90 days.

European nationals do not require visas but are issued with a visitor’s pass on arrival, these are also valid for 90 days, with a possible extension. If you are from a European country that has adopted the Schengen protocol you will not be able to renew your visitor’s pass beyond 90 days. The UK is not a Schengen protocol country.

For volunteers coming from other countries, be sure to check visa requirements for your nationality!

For visa or visitor pass renewals, in case you wish to stay longer than 90 days, you will need to head to the nearest federal police headquarters, in Juiz de Fora, Rio de Janeiro or Belo Horizonte, making sure it is on or before your 90 days is over or else you may be fined! After renewing your visa or visitor pass, you are permitted to be in the country for 90 days from the date of renewal, so make sure you count the days correctly before you plan to leave the country or again you may be fined. If you need to state your address on arrival, her

If you need to state your address on arrival, here it is: Fazenda Iracambi, Rosário da Limeira, 36878-000 - Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Please check your specific visa and travel regulations yourself before you come to Brazil!


Language

In order for us to be able to communicate with you, we require that you speak either English or Portuguese! Although you will be fine at Iracambi without a word of Portuguese, you’ll get much more out of your visit if you can communicate, at least a little, in Portuguese.

If you are interested in community-based research work it will be essential to speak Portuguese, and even if you are not, you will find that even the most slender command of Portuguese will enormously enrich your time speaking with our wonderful neighbors, most of whom do NOT speak English.


What to Bring

  • Equipment: mosquito repellent, sunscreen, sleeping bag (we provide all bedding so this is only for camping), tent (if camping), camera, a towel, laptop for work, flashlight. If you buy a sim card make sure it is CLARO or VIVO. A mosquito net.
  • Documents/Money: credit card, passport, visa, proof of vaccinations, print out of your medical and travel insurance.
  • Entertainment: books and movies on your computer.
  • Clothing: walking shoes, boots (waterproof is a good idea), shoes to relax in; sweater/jacket, waterproof coat (the very rainy season is between December and March but you should always bring a waterproof), swim wear, various long and short sleeved shirts as well as long pants and shorts, work gloves. We recommend dark colored clothes, and remember that jeans take a long time to dry!!

It is advisable that you bring your own laptop and a pair of hiking boots (we recommend you invest in boots with good ankle support as the countryside around Iracambi is very hilly).

Security
  • Rio de Janeiro: Like any big city in Brazil, you should be cautious, always keep as little money on you as possible, never flash cash, jewelry, cameras or phones, and never walk alone at night in unsafe areas. Be observant and vigilant, always take note of your surroundings and listen to your instincts. See how the locals are acting and try your best to blend in. Having said that, Rio is a marvelous city, and if you take elementary precautions you will fall in love with it.
  • Iracambi: Far from the big cities, Iracambi is extremely safe, and you can relax and enjoy the the natural beauty on all sides.
  • Wildlife: We are located in the middle of the forest, which makes it an extremely special place for observing nature, but you should also stay alert to avoid unexpected encounters with snakes and spiders! A few precautions, such as always wearing shoes and emptying them out before use and being cautious when walking are simple steps that can reduce the risk of a bite. But don’t worry, it is very uncommon to even see a snake and in eighteen years, we have only had one case. If you should get bitten, a shot of antivenom in the local hospital will put you right in a few days.



Día típico

Studying, interning, volunteering, or visiting Iracambi provides you with a fantastic opportunity to be part of a lifestyle that is likely very different from what you are used to. You will be sharing the campus space with people of different nationalities, backgrounds, skills, ages, and interests - ...

Día típico

Studying, interning, volunteering, or visiting Iracambi provides you with a fantastic opportunity to be part of a lifestyle that is likely very different from what you are used to. You will be sharing the campus space with people of different nationalities, backgrounds, skills, ages, and interests - not to mention a few bugs! 

The Research Center lcoation is on a working farm, located 12 km (dirty road) from Rosário da Limeira city. So despite not having the bright lights of a big city you will have the chance to work and live in a large area of native forest. 

Each day will likely be different! The rainforest is not a cookie-cutter experience. 

The activities list is endless! Better of all make friends for life as you all together work in the nursery, maintain the forest trails, visit local farms at tree planting times, and get involved in school kids' group experiences or teaching English, forest monitoring, construction projects, graphic design, photography, video making, help with marketing and fundraising or explore free time weekend at the forest, swim in rivers, climb mountains, hike in trails and experience a welcoming local community! 

In rainy days you'll be inside, writing up research, editing pictures, organizing intern spaces, or even enjoying a quick siesta at a hammock! 

You’ll be living on our rainforest campus, and eating delicious local food cooked by Larissa – who is more than happy to supply vegetarian or vegan options on request. The Research Center has one central dorm, five four-bed cabins, a Medicinal Plant lab, a nursery, an office/classroom, a visitor center (Forest House), a system of forest trails, and the forest with mountains, rivers, creeks, and waterfalls around us.

We have 24-hour access to the internet – except during thunderstorms when we power down to protect the equipment! 

At certain times of year, you can be involved in harvesting coffee, processing a local version of the superfruit acai jussara, as well as joining a task force at an agroforestry experience.


Despite that, we're currently involved in Workshops on medicinal plants that can be happening during your time here!


Actividades de tiempo libre

On weekends you can swim in the rivers, hike in the forest, climb local mountains – no rock climbing involved and you will be rewarded with amazing views. You can interact with the local community and attend local parties and festivals, particularly in June and July during the winter festivals. ..

Actividades de tiempo libre

On weekends you can swim in the rivers, hike in the forest, climb local mountains – no rock climbing involved and you will be rewarded with amazing views. You can interact with the local community and attend local parties and festivals, particularly in June and July during the winter festivals. You can also organize dinners, bonfires, barbecues or social events to be enjoyed with a glass of wine, a beer, or a caipirinha!

Could be getting up in the dark to climb a mountain and film the sun rising over the misty valleys.

At the weekends, our staff will be more than happy to help you plan trips to explore the surrounding areas. Weekend excursions might include quad biking around local communities, kayaking on the rivers, and trails to a pic, and getting a taste of local farm life.

Visiting Serra do Brigadeiro State Park is an excellent option for weekend activities. You can explore the park trails and waterfalls in the middle of Minas Gerais mountains with a very traditional and cultural local community.  

On three-day weekends you could visit Brazil’s famous historic towns Ouro Preto and Mariana, or Caraça Sanctuary - where you can stay in a former monastery and meet the local wildlife - or sun yourself on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro state. You could even attempt to climb the 2892 meters (9486 foot) Pico da Bandeira (the third highest Brazil mountain which is in a National Park area).  

We have lots of wild animals living all around, even big ones like the puma. (But we should warn you, they are mostly nocturnal.) We are an official release center for captive species and occasionally the forest police appear with animals and birds to be released after acclimatizing. 


And if you’re up for gentler pastimes, where better to hang out in a hammock and read a book, or find a quiet spot to practice yoga or meditation? 


Requisitos

Requisitos

Edad mínima: 18 años

Para participar en el programa debes tener al menos 18 años en la fecha de inicio del programa. Puede haber excepciones si muestras el permiso de tu(s) tutor(es) legal(es) o si vas acompañado de tus padres.

Conocimientos lingüísticos

Tienes que hablar (con fluidez) Inglés

Documentos necesarios

CV

Restricciones de nacionalidad

Sin restricciones. Las manos amigas de todo el mundo son bienvenidas.

Otras habilidades

Sense of adventure, sense of humor and a strong desire to leave the world a better place than you found it. Desirable skill in handling various tools, including cutting (not including electric), willingness to handle soil and organic compounds, ability to withstand moderate to difficult effort and resistance to different climatic conditions (sometimes all in one day!)

Tiempo dedicado

Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes de 08:00 - 17:00

Servicios incluidos

Servicios incluidos

Servicios de Iracambi Research Center

  • Food (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Lodging
  • Wi-Fi
  • All on site activities 

Alojamiento

Central house is where volunteers, interns, guests, researchers and visitors can stay, with accommodation for 2 people in 2 bedrooms, two bathrooms with hot showers, and a fully equipped kitchen.

  • Multi-use space used as office/classroom and study area, space for up to 50 people and multimedia projection.
  • Computer which houses the Iracambi GIS and its database of maps, some of which are online.
  • Dining area with capacity for up to 40 people which can also be used for exhibitions and meetings.
  • Laboratory equipped with stereoscopes, basic glassware, benches, tables, sinks and trap cameras for fauna monitoring.
  • Multi-use Forest House with classroom and exhibition space.
  • Forest Nursery containing 15.000 seedlings for our reforestry project. 
  • Five forest trails in the area immediately surrounding the Center and a further two within a couple of kilometers. 
  • Tool shed. 
  • Photo library containing hundreds of photographs taken by volunteers and researchers. 
  • Online library of Iracambi research projects. 
  • Experimental coffee plantation with shaded coffee and agroforestry
  • Volunteers will stay either in one of our five cabins (which have two bedrooms, each with bunk beds, hot shower, and study space) or in the main building, called "The Center" (an old farmhouse with four double bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and hot showers.) 
  • We have a good WIFI connection and a Library (no television). 
  • Other facilities include, our dining hall, a forest nursery, a visitor center (Forest House), an office/classroom, a medicinal plant lab, a system of forest trails, and a forest reserve. 
  • Three km from the Research Center we have the Pico da Graminha Reserve, where you can find our Mountain House, which can be used as a base for hikers, birders, and researchers. Don't forget to bring your hammock!
  • And if you love camping, you're welcome to camp - either on the grounds of the research center or in a further field into the forest!

Comida y bebida

A delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided by Larissa and Edithe, who are more than happy to accommodate special requests and will always have a vegetarian option, and vegan food on request. Please let us know in advance if you have any kind of food restrictions.

There is always fresh water, milk, coffee, and fresh juices based on the season. 

Sodas, alcoholic drinks, and delicious chocolates and candies are also for sale in the restaurant.

Acceso a Internet

Buen acceso al lugar del proyecto

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Recogida en el aeropuerto Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport

La recogida en el aeropuerto tampoco está incluida en el precio del programa.

Boletos de avión

El aeropuerto más cercano es Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) en Rio De Janeiro. Te ayudamos a encontrar vuelos baratos a Brasil. ENCONTRAR VUELOS BARATOS

Seguro de viaje

Ir al extranjero es una aventura y siempre es mejor estar preparado. Enfermedad o lesión repentina, cancelación o robo: un seguro de viaje para Brasil proporciona seguridad y es una ventaja tenerlo. OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO

Vacunas

Si tiene intención de realizar un voluntariado en Brasil, debe solicitar asesoramiento médico antes de iniciar su viaje social. Comprueba las vacunas que necesitas para Brasil. COMPROBADOR DE VACUNAS

Detalles a la llegada

You are welcome to join us at any time of year, as we ask for a minimum of 1 month - although we're confident that you'll find that isn't nearly enough! We have two seasons - the rainy season and the dry (less rainy) season. Usually, the rains come in October and November and last through May. Daytime temperatures can be in the range of 25C-35C with cooler nights (22C - 26C). The rainforest is alive with activity during this time. Tree planting activity usually takes place between November and January. Mornings are usually clear and if there's rain on the way it will cloud over as the day goes on, with rain and sometimes thunder in the afternoon. After a short sharp storm, the sun will often reappear, and although you may get wet you won't get too cold! Don’t forget your waterproof jacket!  

The rainy season is the time to visit local farms and plant trees alongside the farm families, local schoolkids and volunteers, and anyone who is within reach. By contrast, the dry season is cooler - temperatures can drop to around 10C at night and you'll need a fleece. Daytime temperatures are usually around 23C-28C and this is the season to monitor last year's plantings, hop on the school bus and visit local schools to share your language and culture, help in the forest nursery and on the agroecology plots, harvest (and sample) our delicious coffee, and get involved in year-round projects such as maintaining the forest trails, updating the photo library, making videos and helping out with NGO tasks such as marketing and fundraising, and hosting school visits and workshops. 

Iracambi has a Weather Station here at our Research Center, below there's the link for you to check the forecast before your trip.

https://ambientweather.net/dashboard/c793528445ff1ad40823a5c91219e28b


Once you contact us, we'll be happy to send you more details of how to get here and what to expect when you arrive! 

Disponibilidad
Enero Feb. Marzo Abr. Mayo Jun Jul Agosto Set. Oct. Nov. Dic.

Cuotas del programa

4 semanas (estancia min.) 892€
8 semanas 1.785€
24 semanas (estancia max.) 5.354€
Cuota promedio 223€/semana

Cuotas del programa

223€ cuotas semanales 4 - 24 semanas Edad 18 - 50+

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Duración

4 - 24 semanas

Depósito

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Pago final

El pago final se acordará con Iracambi Research Center durante el proceso de solicitud. Las soluciones habituales son la transferencia bancaria o el pago en efectivo en el lugar del proyecto.


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Iracambi Research Center

Excelente 4.8 rating (11 reseñas)

Sin fines de lucro - fundada en 1999

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Idiomas hablados: Inglés, Portugués

sobre la organización

Working with local and international students and volunteers to Save Forests and Change Lives in the Brazilian rainforest.

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Iracambi is a community of people across the world whose vision is to see  Brazil's beautiful Atlantic Forest restored, with prosperous communities in a flourishing landscape.  Our motto is Saving Forests and Changing Lives and we invite you to join local and international students and volunteers at the Iracambi Rainforest Research Center to gain firsthand experience in reforestation, regenerative agriculture, medicinal plants, community outreach and sustainable living. We’re planting native and productive tree species to increase incomes, protect water sources and increase habitat for biodiversity. We're collecting forest seeds, preparing and caring for young seedlings, planting them out and monitoring progress. Our polyculture plots combine native trees with a variety of crops, providing green manure, healthy food, and high quality shade-grown coffee. We're cataloging medicinal plants, researching traditional uses, and experimenting with natural products incorporating plant extracts. 

That’s all about saving forests – so what about changing lives? Here’s where we work with local farmers, school kids, volunteers and visitors on outreach programs designed to raise awareness of the important issues of how to live sustainably, and how to encourage more and more people to join us exciting task of protecting one of the most important forests in the world.  

The Iracambi logo shows what we are all about. The Brazilian story goes that the forest is on fire and all the animals are fleeing to safety. All except for the humming bird who is flying towards the fire with a drop of water in her beak. “Silly little bird,” says the eagle as he looks down at her. “Don’t you realize that you’ll never put the fire out all by yourself?” “You’re right,” says the humming bird. “I know I can’t do it by myself. But I’m doing my part.”

We’ve been doing our part since 1999, and with your help we’ll be here as long as it takes. Come join us, and be part of the change!

Locations

The Atlantic Forest
One of the world’s top five biodiversity hotspots, the Atlantic Forest is a place of extraordinary beauty and a treasure house of biodiversity. Tragically, much of its immense variety of flora and fauna is severely endangered by habitat loss, and the Woolly Spíder Monkey, symbol of the forest, is the most severely threatened of all.

The Atlantic Forest lies between the states of Rio Grande do Norte and Rio Grande do Sul stretching from the coast to the inland mountains. 
Different from the better known Amazon Forest, the Atlantic Forest, although also a rainforest with an average rainfall of 2000 mm pa, is not so hot as the Amazon, with average temperatures that vary from 14 – 21 C. This contributes to the enormous variety of plants and animals that the forest shelters.

Biodiversity 
The Atlantic Forest contains an even richer variety of habitat for flora and fauna than the Amazon Forest, with the world´s largest diversity of woody plants per hectare (458 species) found in the Atlantic Forest. While in the whole of North America approximately 810 bird species have been registered, the state of Minas Gerais – with an area slightly smaller than the state of Texas – contains 750 species. In the forests around Iracambi the list, still incomplete, has already reached 260 species.
An extraordinary number of species are endemic, being found nowhere else in the world. These include
  • 80% of the primates
  • 74% of the bromeliads
  • 64% of the palm species
  • 54% of the trees
  • 40% of the mammals, butterflies, reptiles, amphibians and birds.

This enormous biological richness is severely threatened. Figures published in 2003 by IBAMA, the Brazilian Environmental Protection Institute, show that a very high proportion of all endangered species in the country are found in the Atlantic Forest. Of Brazil’s 69 severely endangered mammals 38 come from the Atlantic Rainforest, as do 18 of the 160 endangered birds and 13 of the 20 endangered reptile species. There are 21 species and subspecies of monkeys found in the Atlantic Forest, of which 14 are endangered, 13 are endemic and some are on the verge of extinction. 

We hear a lot about the destruction of the Amazon Forest but the  fact is that the plight of the Atlantic Forest is far more critical. 20% of the Amazon Forest has gone, but 93% of the Atlantic Forest has vanished, together with the species that used to live there. The rate of deforestation continues to be highly alarming. In 1998 the Atlantic Forest was declared a national heritage. The government prohibited further forest clearing, but land degradation continues.


The Serra do Brigadeiro mountains
The Serra do Brigadeiro State Park shelters the most important remnant of seasonal semi-deciduous Atlantic Forest in the state of Minas Gerais, it’s part of the UN Biosphere Reserve, and better still, it’s right on Iracambi’s doorstep! The park’s craggy mountains and deep ravines protect an extraordinary range of biodiversity, including the largest known population of Brachyteles hypoxanthus, the Woolly Spider or muriqui monkey.

The forests shelter a great variety of endangered animal and plant species, some of which are still unknown to science. The Park’s ecosystem is rich in plant species such as peroba, ipê,  candeias, jequitibas, canjaranas and palms. The mists that cover the peaks and Alpine pastures for much of the year provide ideal conditions for creating an ecosystem rich in orchids, ferns, bromeliads, different varieties of grass, shrubs and cactus.

Among the variety of fauna in the State Park are puma, jaguaritica, wild pig, deer, wild dog, banded anteaters, squirrels, sloths, masked titi monkeys, and marmosets. Eleven separate groups of muriqui have been found in the area. A paradise for birders, its extensive list includes the dusky legged guan, the maroon bellied parakeet, the yellow bellied toucan and the bare-throated bellbird.

History of the park
The idea of creating a park in the Serra do Brigadeiro mountain range dates back to the 1980s. In the early 1990s a proposal was made to include all the land above 1000 m, covering an area of 33,000 ha. This met with considerable resistance from family farmers living in the region, and there began a process of debate as to the best way of preserving the forest without endangering the livelihoods of the smallholders.

As a result of these discussions the park boundaries were defined as the core conservation area of 13,000 ha, later extended to 15,000 ha. The mission of the park is to protect the natural heritage of the Atlantic Rainforest in the Serra do Brigadeiro, whilst facilitating scientific research, education and ecotourism, and contributing towards the development of communities in the area.

It’s a privilege for Iracambi to be located so close to the park, and we do all we can to support park staff in their efforts to care for the environment and win hearts and minds among the local community. For many years we have played an active role in the advisory board of the park, and we are committed to protect and expand the area of protected forest in which we are lucky enough to live.





11 reseñas · rating4.8

This was an exceptional experience!! The staff is so welcoming and happy to have volunteers. There are all kinds of projects going on so there’s something for everybody. But there’s also plenty of time built in for hiking and exploring this incredibly special part of the world. Mostly you ...
I have been enjoying my time at Iracambi immensely. The group of people here doing reforestation work are truly amazing and I have great respect for what they are able to achieve. I was able to build my own project and decided to work on bioacoustics, meaning using sound recorders to detect certain ...
Maria Vitória Freitas Oliveira rating5

2021 at Restoring Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest

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Aurelio Pereira rating4.8

2021 at Restoring Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest

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Reyno Abasolo rating5

2020 at Restoring Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest

If you want a volunteering experience which has an impact, Iracambi is the place to be. There is a variety of activities you can do from working in the nursery, tree planting, community education and partnership, etc. Working with Iracambi is a great experience. We need more organizations doing what ...
Alex Monterrubio rating5

2019 at Restoring Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest

My two months stay at Iracambi was one of the most amazing experience I had so far. I really enjoyed the location on the rainforest and the action of tree planting feels so rewarding! Also there was enough free time to explore the surroundings and go swimming at the waterfalls. The staff there is ...

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América > Sudamérica > Brasil > Rosário da Limeira

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