We classify this type of modality as a practice of leisure, sports or educational tourism, in natural areas, which uses natural and cultural heritage in a sustainable way, encourages their conservation, promotes the formation of environmental awareness and guarantees the well-being of people. being of the populations involved. Or rather, as the title suggests, ecological tourism can be seen as ecotourism and can be practiced in a waterfall bath, on a walk through trails, a horse ride, a biological study, and even a contemplation in one of the natural areas of Santa Catarina Island.
Driven by the desire to blend in with the plant and animal kingdoms and harmoniously be part of them, the so-called ecotourists walk, follow unknown trails, sweat, and almost lose their breath just to be able to contemplate the landscapes that have remained unchanged over the centuries.
Ecological tourism is evident from any other type of traditional tourism due to the initiative that travelers move from their place of origin in search of relatively little-known areas, with specific objectives of study, admiration and pleasure.
It is believed that in Brazil there are more than half a million people who practice ecotourism, out of a total of 50 million in the world. With growth of over 15% per year, it should be one of the main leisure and tourism modalities in the coming years.
Ecological Tours
On Santa Catarina Island alone, there are countless places that keep their original characteristics intact. The State Park of Lagoinha do Este, for example, with its beautiful beach with clear and limpid waters, and the lagoon surrounded by dunes, are beautiful ecological tours.
A shipwrecked beach is another one that is not far behind. In addition to the wild and exuberant nature that surrounds the environment, it is populated by a small colony of fishermen that transforms the tour into a trip to the past.
A Campeche Island It is also a great place to practice ecotourism, with caves, trails and native vegetation.
Already Peri Lagoon It is ideal for those who like to practice trekking, passing through several springs and waterfalls hidden in the middle of the forest.
practice the go it is also an option to explore the unspoilt nature of the seabed and even meet a shipwreck and impressive animals.
And in north of the island the visitor can make beautiful trails, discover some islands with speedboat rides or schooners, and even try a horse ride, getting to know the natural beauties in a different way.
