Sustainable Tourism in Brazil

Sustainable tourism describes a particularly sustainable form of travel. In this "soft tourism", economic and socio-cultural factors are important in addition to nature conservation. As one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity, Brazil has numerous activities to offer in harmony with nature, to name just a few with trekking, diving, and wildlife watching. Brazil is made for sustainable travel experiences, which is why ecotourism in Brazil is growing steadily. In this article, you will find the best destinations and activities for your own Brazil trip.

Sustainable travel is becoming more and more important. More and more countries, regions, cities, and municipalities are working towards greater sustainability, whether in the area of landscape conservation or in the preservation of cultures and traditions. In many places, the overarching goal is to become a sustainable destination with a low CO2 emission rate, without making false compromises. For many, recreation and adventure are the most important goals of a vacation trip. Often enough, however, nature is negatively impacted. But this does not have to be the case, because there are many ways to travel in harmony with nature. So that future generations can also experience the fascinating places of the world in a natural way, responsible travel and sustainable use of resources in nature and travel destinations are becoming increasingly important. Sustainable tourism offers the following benefits:

Sustainable tourism envisions not destroying the attractiveness of a place through tourism, for example by building huge hotel complexes or polluting the destination. Furthermore, existing jobs should be secured and new jobs with fairer wages for the population should be created. In this way, the profits generated remain in the destination, improving the local economy and contributing to the prosperity of the population.

A country's culture is what makes a destination unique. This makes it all the more important for travelers to get to know and respect it. This works best when local people have a say in the planning of tourist attractions and are directly involved in tourism.

Experiencing nature up close plays an equally important role. However, tourism must not have a negative impact on it. New technologies help reduce waste at the destination and use resources such as food and beverages as sparingly as possible. Unlike ecotourism, which focuses on experiencing nature, sustainable tourism is also possible in cities.

For every 100 travelers visiting Brazil, 44 are now looking for destinations related to nature, ecotourism, and adventure. And the trend continues to point upward. There are many opportunities for activities in harmony with nature. In order to protect these habitats, some destinations in Brazil are making efforts in sustainable ecotourism and are committed to local nature and people. The following is a compilation of the best sustainable destinations and experiences in Brazil:

The Pantanal in southwestern Brazil is one of the largest inland wetlands on Earth and is home to 263 species of fish, 113 species of reptiles, 463 species of birds, and 132 species of mammals. Nearly 2,000 plant species are officially registered. Ecotourism can make the most of this area, and animal observers in particular get their money's worth here. Safaris in the Pantanal are also often crowned with success. Those who stay at a fazenda enjoy an exciting program with photo and night safaris, boat and horseback trips, and hikes.

One of the most impressive destinations for ecotourism in Brazil is the plateau in Bahia. Some of the highest waterfalls in Brazil, numerous mountains, caves, grottos, and ponds with crystal clear water enchant visitors. The natural beauty of the Chapada Diamantina can best be experienced during a trekking tour of several days through the Vale do Pati.

This region in the state of Rio Grande do Norte in northeastern Brazil is characterized by its biodiversity. Seahorses, dolphins, herons, and birds of all kinds are at home in the Guarairas Lagoon at Praia da Pipa in the municipality of Tibau do Sul, and the mangrove vegetation is also growing steadily. In the Pipa Ecological Reserve, which covers more than 80 hectares of protected green space, visitors have access to 16 hiking trails and far-reaching views. They reveal the unspoiled, picturesque beauty of the entire region. Those who prefer to relax on the beach should visit the beautiful coast of Ponta do Madeiro.

Many different projects have been launched in order to ensure the relevant sustainable tourism objectives. Some of them are described in the following section.

Diáspora.Black is a project whose goal is to promote and disseminate knowledge about places, people, history, and heritage of the black population. This is to improve dialogue and consideration of cultures. Diáspora.Black offers training and consulting services and is present in 18 countries and 145 cities with a community of more than 40,000 people.

With "Bonito Carbon Neutral", the Tourism Foundation of Mato Grosso do Sul has worked to reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere. The city of Bonito, recognized as the world's first carbon neutral destination, is the model for the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, which aims to become a carbon neutral state by 2030.

The program is based on the design and implementation of territorial development and social transformation projects aimed at empowering disadvantaged groups and socioeconomic diversity. Raízes has already implemented more than 70 projects throughout Brazil and abroad, focusing on sustainable tourism, among other areas.

Natural and sustainable tourism is becoming increasingly important in the wake of the climate and conservation debate. This influences the entire travel experience and the design of the trip by all parties involved. The vacation itself becomes more beautiful and fulfilling. So if you want more nature and sustainability in your Brazil vacation, you will get more than enough in Brazil!

Sources: www.ambiente-mediterran.de, www.regenwald-schuetzen.org, www.reisenexclusiv.com, www.umweltdialog.de