Recanto Ecológico Rio da Prata
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Sustainability
The tour was founded in 1995 at the Ranch Cabeceira do Prata, formerly a traditional cattle ranch. The guidelines for sustainable and organized tourist visitation were established from the very beginning, becoming the foundation of the operation ever since. Following these guidelines, in 1999 a Private Reserve of the Natural Heritage – RPPN - was established at the Ranch to protect the headsprings of Olho d’Água River and its surrounding forests. This area accounts for 21.5% of the ranch’s total area. The RPPN is a category of conservation unit in Brazil created entirely by the owner’s will, which enables perpetual protection of a natural area.

Our Mission 

Provide visitors a unique experience of intense interaction with nature through ecotourism tours focused on innovation, environmental conservation and regional, sustainable development in a setting of stunning natural beauty. 

Our Guidelines for sustainability:

  • Creation of a RPPN - Private Reserve of Natural Heritage, to protect relevant areas and biodiversity;
  • Adoption of minimal-impact practices during tourism activities, as well as established practices of safety in adventure tourism;
  • Responsible use of natural resources and constant efforts to minimize the possible negative environmental and social impacts arising from tourism activities;
  • Monitor the environmental quality of areas of tourist activities;
  • Using ecotourism as a tool for environmental education;
  • Priority for hiring local workmanship;
  • Valorization of cultural and social aspects of the region;
  • Sell local crafts in order to encourage local culture;
  • Supporting scientific research projects and technical visits; 
  • Provide sustainable food to visitors, such as handmade sweets, cheeses, organic vegetables, breads, milk and eggs;
  • Equip farms with earthworms for better composting and to improve the quality of the natural soil;
  • Ecological management of rural production; 
  • Maintain a native tree arboretum; 
  • Hunting, fishing, lumber exploration and raise of domestic or wild animals are extremely forbidden; 
  • Adequate disposal of solid and water waste; 
  • Staff training; 
  • Support for NGOs, regional social projects and class associations; 
  • Collaboration with other tourist sites to improve the regional destination as a whole; 
  • Continuous improvement of the quality of service and the safety of the tour; 
  • Authenticity in commercial relations and institutional growth.
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