At Caminhos Language Centre, you don’t just learn Portuguese, you live it. While studying with us, you’ll join a wide variety of activities in Rio de Janeiro that help you connect with other students and experience the city like a local. Every day, you can take part in at least two activities, most of them free. You might find yourself exploring cultural tours, playing sports on the beach, dancing samba, trying capoeira, sharing food & drinks, or enjoying fun social events.
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The Best Activities in Rio de Janeiro
We provide not only Portuguese classes but also a complete “carioca” experience. Every day, we host enjoyable activities in Rio de Janeiro that are 100% free, allowing students to socialize and practice their developing Portuguese skills.
Beach volleyball, samba, capoeira, Shitty Tour, Cinema, our famous Caipi-Sexta, and more.
Favela tours, bike tours, forró classes, Pizza Night, Quinta Quintinha, weekend trips, and more — all at student-friendly prices.
Join Mais Caminhos or other NGOs to support local kids and give back to the community.
Whichever you choose, you’ll make friends, practise your Portuguese, and experience the real Rio.
Check Out Our Free Activities in Rio de Janeiro
When does it happen?
Every Tuesday and Friday.
When does it happen?
Every Two Months, on Friday.
When does it happen?
Every Monday.
When does it happen?
Every Monday and Thursday.
When does it happen?
The free group class happens once a month, and private classes are available on request.
When does it happen?
Every Wednesday.
When does it happen?
Every Wednesday – free drop-in tutoring session (monitoria).
When does it happen?
Every Wednesday – free weekly conversation class.
When does it happen?
Once a month – always featuring a Brazilian film.
Paid Activities in Rio de Janeiro
When does it happen?
We have the tour on Thursdays, alternating weekly between the Bike Tour and the Favela Tour.
When does it happen?
We have the tour on Thursdays, alternating weekly between the Bike Tour and the Favela Tour.
When does it happen?
On Saturday, alternating weekly between the destinations.
When does it happen?
Every Thursday.
When does it happen?
On the weekends, usually on Saturday.
When does it happen?
Every Wednesday but you can book your classes at any time you like.
When does it happen?
Book your classes at any time you like.
Our Volunteer Activities
Caminhos In Action (C.I.A.)
Caminhos In Action is a day held once a month in which students can participate in different social projects, helping nearby communities and people in need. Each month, we organise a C.I.A. day, such as painting houses, street cleaning, or helping to build houses and gardens in a local community. Around Christmas and Easter time, we also provide special events for children who live in the communities we help.
Caminhos Community Time (Saturday)
Caminhos Community Time is a day when we take students into the nearby community of Caranguejo and spend some time with the children who live there. We help to clean up the area, read stories, play games, and draw with the children, and provide them with food and drink. It is a day for showing these children in the community that we care. The community times are organised in cooperation with our partner organisation, Solar Meninos de Luz.
Caminhos Playtime (Wednesday)
Caminhos Playtime is a great opportunity for our language school students to connect with our Mais Caminhos children. Students can spend time with the children at the school every second Wednesday and participate in several fun games with them.
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Education
Portuguese Courses, English & Spanish Courses, Accommodation, Activities & Events, Student Visa Services, Consultancy.
Social Work
Volunteering, Educational Projects, Exchange Programmes, Scholarships, Family Support, Community Service.
Environmental Preservation and Eco-tourism
Bioconstruction, Permaculture, Eco Tourism, Volunteering, Eco Sports, Rehabilitation.
Adventures & Cultural Experiences
Bike Tours, Hikes, City Tours, Samba Classes, Capoeira Classes and Surf Classes.