Tataquarta Lodge - ecotourism

Situated on an island in the Xingu river in the Braziliam state of Para

It is owned by a cooperative of 6 local tribes

The lodge has 15 rooms and offers fishing, canoeing, wildlife viewing and forest walks

The surrounding area is home to a rich variety of wildlife, many species of birds, bats and some endangered species such as the harpy eagle and the giant river otter.

Economic benefits

• It is owned by a cooperative of local people instead of big companies so the money goes straight to the local economy
• More money goes into the economy as it uses local food

Environmental benfits:

• It is built from local materials like straw and weed from the ground
• It didn't have to chop down any trees
• The bulding blend in with its natural environments
• It uses solar energy to power the lights
• Food is locally produced so less fossil fuels are needed (importing food)

Local benefits

• It creates jobs
• Nearby villages are encouraged to visit to sell crafts and perform traditional songs and dances which helps to preserve culture
• Profits earned are used for healthcare and education for people in the local tribes
• The lodge is owned by a cooperative of local tribes

How it helps sustainable development

• Profits used for healthcare and education helping to increase their quality of life
• The development is sustainable because the money is generated without harm to the environment and resources are not used up
• Also the local people don't have to find other employment that could damage the environment, e.g. logging.