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Brazil sustainable tourism development

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In early August 2026, Brazil highlighted the Caatinga biome—spanning nine northeastern and northern Minas Gerais states—as a model for sustainable tourism. The report emphasized ecotourism sites such as Chapada Diamantina, the Quixadá monoliths, the Lajedo de Pai Mateus, Catimbau National Park, and the UNESCO-listed Serra da Capivara, noting how protected areas and community-based services generate income while preserving unique flora and fauna. A few days later, the focus shifted to the western Mato Grosso region, where Pantanal wetlands, Cerrado savannas, and a transition zone to the Amazon are being promoted for low-impact tourism. Authorities cited 1.5 million visitors in 2025, projected a 40% rise by 2028, and outlined a model that caps visitor numbers, uses low-impact infrastructure, and retains at least 60% of revenue locally. Key attractions include the Serra Ricardo Franco State Park and the Jatobá Waterfall. The region also integrates cultural sites like the colonial ruins of Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade and the riverside heritage of Cáceres. By August 10, attention turned specifically to the Pantanal wetlands across Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul. The region is being positioned as a premier global destination for wildlife observation, driven by seasonal flood and drought cycles. In Mato Grosso, the Transpantaneira highway serves as a major corridor for observing caimans, capybaras, and birds, while the Encontro das Águas State Park is noted for having “one of the highest densities of jaguars in the world.” By August 21, the municipality of Tabaporã in Mato Grosso officially joined the Brazilian Tourism Map. This move aims to leverage sport and recreational fishing to stimulate the local hospitality sector and secure infrastructure funding. Tourism in the broader Pantanal continues to expand through photographic safaris, boat tours, and community-based initiatives involving indigenous and traditional riverside populations.

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