Hands that embroider plants, flowers and animals that are endemic to Ipoema, a region surrounded by a national park and around 90 kilometers from Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais State on the Southeast of Brazil. Hands that embroider their identity, culture and tradition. 13 women are part of the Ipoema’s Embroiderers Project, rescuing…
DetailsExuberant landscapes amongst an immensity of nature. A region in plain development with road expansions, bridges and railways being built. A place where the main income source is agriculture and cattle breeding, but with a focus on sustainability. This movement known as “agro-environmental” and know it´s turning it´s eyes to the social inclusion. The region…
DetailsDona do Meu Fluxo | Guidelines for Voluntourism Applications Raízes Sustainable Development together with Korui Life Cicles releases a call for the first edition of the Voluntourism Program for the DONA DO MEU FLUXO Project – Amazon Edition 2019. The applications will be open from February 25th to March 31st 2019 (until 23:59 GMT-3).…
DetailsTravelling and using the opportunity to practice good actions seems twice as wonderful, isn´t it? And it is! This practice exists, and it is called voluntourism. Many countries already are reference on this modality, like some on the African continent such as Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa. Maybe you already knew that, only not…
DetailsDona do Meu Fluxo means owner of my own flow and it is a project created and executed by Raízes in partnership with Korui. The project has a new date and place to happen and this time it will benefit the women of the Amazon, specifically from the islands of Cotijuba and Cameta, state of…
DetailsHave you heard of Tourism Characteristic Products? It is the activities and products that generate income for a particular region or locality, serving mainly tourists, but residents as well. These products include itens such as cultural events, gastronomy and the sale of handicrafts. This is one of the benefits that can be brought about through…
DetailsThe economical potential of tourism is undeniable. Specially during the period of Carnival. According to the Ministry of Tourism, it is estimated that the celebration injected R$11 billion into the Brazilian economy, with 10,6 million of Brazilians travelling and 400 thousand foreigners coming to the country to enjoy the party. Rio de Janeiro, São…
DetailsIt was in 1999 that the destination of Prainha do Canto Verde, in Beberibe (Ceará), was considered for the TO DO! award. An international award for Responsible Tourism. And yes! It shows us the potential of Brazil in Responsible Tourism, especially when taking as a reference such a model of destination. “It’s an example of…
DetailsFollowing here, an article by Tourism Watch about tourism experience in Brazil : “Come in, the house is yours!” Many Brazilians still use this old saying to make visitors feel at home. However, this hospitality is not found in Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo, but lives in the hearts and houses of people…
DetailsBy Mariana Madureira Published by Tourism Log The Jequitinhonha Valley in Brazil is a region of dry climate, hence also known as “Sertão de Minas” (the state back lands), and for many years was stigmatized as „the Valley of Misery“. Water scarcity has always been an obstacle to agricultural development. Distances and infrastructure…
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