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Amigos de Iracambi - Iracambi Rainforest Research Center

Why choose Amigos de Iracambi - Iracambi Rainforest Research Center?

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Website
iracambi.com
Founded
1999

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Matthew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The Adventure of a Lifetime

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What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
To all future travelers, I would recommend that you take advantage of all opportunities to learn, gain experience, and connect with other volunteers and staff members. Each have the ability to enrich your experience in unique ways.
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Matthew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The Adventure of a Lifetime

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What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
To all future travelers, I would recommend that you take advantage of every opportunity that becomes available. From discovering Brazilian culture to traveling with Arielle as she surveys local farms, I highly recommend that you enrich yourself in all experiences.
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Valeria
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Emerge in Rural Life and Connect with Nature

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What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Essentials: strong bug repellent and a waterproof jacket!
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Jesmel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The Pursuit of Active Sustainable Change and self-Discovery

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What was your funniest moment?
One morning before the break of dawn a good amount of the volunteers and I alongside two directors decided we were going to climb the sunrise trail to you know - see the sunrise. Little did I know, this trail narrowly climbed one side of a particular mountain and went straight up the entire time for a solid 35 minutes. Well about 5 minutes into the climb I began to not get out of breath and furiously pant. As I stated before the Iracambi staff are more than understanding, they are empathetic and above all empathetic so one of directors slowed down with me and refused to let me turn around. I would complain, say it was too much and stop to pretend and tie my shoes just to get the extra 45 seconds of breathing time. At one point, he was just chanting " Vale a pena!! No pain no gain!!!". Now imagine me dripped in sweat and stressed beyond my mind because I wanted to give up SO badly and here is this guy I barely know telling me I need to get over it and overcome. Guess what I did? Just that. Guess how I received the reward of finally making it to the top? I cried. If you did not laugh in reading this, just understand the frustration I had as I was climbing and listening to the director tell me "no pain no gain" as I was wheezing uphill. He knew before I did I had what it took to make it to the top and though at some points I mocked him to try to make my self feel better I was able to persevere because he was there to believe in me in the first place.
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Karina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A paradise in the middle of the Atlantic Rainforest

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What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Iracambi will open a world of opportunities unimaginable before your trip! Come with an open heart and eager to learn about what environmental justice looks like directly on the grounds of reforestation!

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