Tourism development initiatives in Brazil's mountain regions

The Capixaba Mountains in Espírito Santo are emerging as a preferred alternative to coastal destinations during the November holidays. Regions such as Vargem Alta, Pedra Azul, Castelo, and Domingos Martins offer temperate climates, Atlantic Forest landscapes, and outdoor activities. Vargem Alta, specifically, features the Águia Branca Environmental Reserve, which covers approximately 2,200 hectares and hosts over 350 bird species.

In Rio de Janeiro, Nova Friburgo will host a workshop titled “From Plan to Action — A Destination is Built Together” on November 4. The event features Cícero Peralta, former president of the Bonito Municipal Tourism Council, to share governance and planning strategies from Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul. The workshop aims to help Nova Friburgo transition from its recently completed Municipal Tourism Plan into concrete local actions through collective participation and public-private articulation.