Jobs in Toursim in Rio or elsewhere

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, Expat-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. 

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, Expat-blog