Ecotourism Case Study: Tataquara Lodge, Brazil

Ecotourism Case Study: Tataquara Lodge, Brazil

1. Characteristics

   • 15 rooms - very small scale
   • Operated by 6 local tribes
   • Activities
     • Canoeing
     • Fishing
     • Wildlife walks and tours
     • Forest Walks
   • Located in the Amazon Rainforest

2. Sustainability

   • Money earned without damaging the environment
   • DEvelopment in the area has improved the quality of life for local people
     • Locals are employed at the lodge and in activities connected with it.
   • Guests staying there have a carbon footprint of 0
   • Lodge is built from local forest materials
   • Guests staying at the lodge eat locally grown and caught food

3. ECONOMIC BENEFITS

   • Lodge is owned by local tribal cooperative rather than a large, foreign travel company
     • The income generated is put straight back in to the local economy
   • Lodge uses local produce for food
     • So the income generated goes straight back into the local economy

4. Environmental Benefits

   • Lodge built from local materials
     • NO trees were cut down to build lodge, only fallen wood.
       • Materials used help the building blend in with local environment
         • Doesn't spoil the scenery or disturb wildlife
   • Lodge uses solar power for lighting
     • Rather than burning fossil fuels
       • Creates no pollution, better for the environment
   • Food served to tourists is locally grown and caught
     • Local farmers and hunters earn money by supplying the lodge
       • LEss fossil fuels are used and pollution created than if food was transported from further away.

5. Social Benefits (local people)

   • Lodge creates jobs for locals
   • Profits from the lodge are used to provide healthcare and education for thousands of people from local native tribes
     • This improves the quality of life for local people
   • People from local tribes are encouraged to sell crafts and show local culture (dances and singing)
     • This earns them money
       • And helps them to preserve their culture and traditions