Ecotourism - Tataquara Lodge
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- Created on: 29-05-17 19:24
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- Ecotourism - Tataquara Lodge
- On and island in the Xingu River in the Brazilian Sate, Para (Amazon Rainforest)
- Owned and operated by a cooperative of six local tribes of indigenous people
- 15 rooms and offers activities
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Wildlife viewing
- Forest walks
- The surroundings provide a habitat for endangered species, e.g. the harpy eagle and giant river otter
- Environmental benefits
- Lodge made from local materials fell on the floor - wood and straw
- Uses solar power
- Food is locally produced - small carbon footprint
- Economic benefits
- All income goes straight to local economy
- Money goes to local economy - locally produced foods
- Benefits for local people
- Creates jobs for locals
- People in nearby villages display traditional dancing and sell crafts
- Profits made are used for decent healthcare and education thousands of people from local tribes
- Improves quality of life for locals
- Sustainable - renewable energy sources
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