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Hi Razmuk,

Despite the fact that Rio survives on tourism and especially so with the World Cup happening in 2014 and Olympic Games in 2016 for a foreigner finding a job even in tourism is no easy task.

Really without some kind of degree in tourism or administration related to the hospitality industry I really don't know how you would go about finding a company here that might be able to use your services. You should also be aware that Brazilian law requires employers to prove that they have been unable to fill a position with a Brazilian before placing a foreigner in a job.

Maybe a Google search of ecotourism in Brazil will turn up some leads, who knows. The only other option would be to come here on a tourist visa and hunt for a job while here. As far as employment agencies that would be able to help you out, or online placement services... in ecotourism, I highly doubt you will find anything.

Keep studying the Portuguese, if nothing else you sure could pick up some extra bucks acting as a trilingual tour guide for tourists from your home country or that speak English during the upcoming events I mentioned.

Cheers,
William James Woodward - Brazil Animator, 草榴社区-blog

Hi William,

Thank you for the reply! I am aware that it is not an easy task.. unfortunately. I also consider an internship as it is always easier to handle the formalities regarding the visa and etc.

I have a tour guide licence and experience in tourism industry, so that could be an asset.聽

Do you know any company that organises bicycle tours in Rio, or any other city? I am curious how it works there :-)

Hi Razmuk,

No, sorry I do not know of any such companies. I live in a city about 4 hours from Rio and rarely go there.

Cheers,
William James Woodward - Brazil Animator, 草榴社区-blog