Tataquara Lodge, Brazil, Ecotourism

Tataquara Lodge, Brazil, Ecotourism

1. environmental benefits

   • when built they didn't have to cut down any trees.
     • these materials also make the building blend in with the environment
   • it uses solar power to run lights
     • rather than burning fossil fuels to generate electricity
       • which is better for the environment
   • the food served in the lodge is all locally-produced
     • this means less fossil fuels are used to transport it than if it came from further away

2. economic benefits

   • the lodge is owned by a cooperative of indigenous tribes
     • rather than a big foreign company
       • so the income it provides goes straight to the local economy
   • the lodge uses local produce
     • more money goes back into the local economy

3. benefits for local people

   • the lodge creates jobs for locals
   • people in nearby villages are encouraged to visit Tataquara lodge
     • to sell crafts and perform traditional songs and dances
       • this gives them an income and helps preserve their culture
   • profits earned from the lodge are to provide decent healthcare and education for 1000's of people from local tribes
     • this helps the sustainable development of the area