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This February 2026, the tourism platform Planetaexo published a comprehensive survey highlighting 15 premier ecotourism destinations across Brazil. The study showcases regions where economic activities are seamlessly integrated with environmental conservation and the daily lives of local communities. According to the Viagem e Turismo portal, the selection spans breathtaking areas across diverse Brazilian biomes, including the Amazon rainforest, the Cerrado savanna, and the Caatinga semi-arid region.
Vast Landscapes and Ancient Archaeological Sites
In Bahia’s Chapada Diamantina, visitors can explore an impressive 38,000-square-kilometer expanse filled with stunning caves and magnificent waterfalls. According to a report by the Mala de Aventuras guide, the 400-meter-high Fumaça Waterfall is one of the national park’s most spectacular highlights. Traveling by land to base towns like Lençóis takes approximately six hours from the state capital, Salvador, offering a scenic journey into the heart of the region.
The Serra da Capivara National Park, located in the state of Piauí, covers 130,000 hectares of the northeastern semi-arid landscape. This vital environmental protection area holds approximately 30,000 publicly cataloged pieces of prehistoric rock art. Visiting this historically rich complex involves hiking trails of varying elevations to reach majestic rock walls and fascinating archaeological excavation sites.
Crystal-Clear River Snorkeling and Sustainable Hospitality
In the state of Mato Grosso, the municipality of Nobres centers most of its tourism activities 65 kilometers from downtown, in the charming district of Vila Bom Jardim. This destination offers a more tranquil, less crowded experience compared to Bonito, a renowned ecotourism town in Mato Grosso do Sul located 300 kilometers from Campo Grande. Both locations share unique limestone geological formations, which create the perfect conditions for snorkeling in rivers with extraordinary underwater visibility.
The seamless integration of hospitality and scientific research guides the sustainable development of Cerrado areas along the borders of Goiás, Minas Gerais, and Bahia. Pousada Trijunção organizes thrilling field expeditions to spot the elusive maned wolf, thanks to a technical partnership with the Onçafari conservation initiative. Demonstrating a strong commitment to the environment, the eco-lodge operates with its own solar power plant and utilizes a rainwater harvesting system to sustainably supply its daily operations.