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Travel stories, guides and field notes from PlanetaEXO.

10 Facts About Mount Roraima
10 Mount Roraima facts: 2-billion-year-old rock, carnivorous plants, a summit shared by Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana, and the real-life Lost World.

COP30 Brazil: Sustainable Tourism’s Impact on Climate Action
Sustainable tourism can be part of the solution to the climate crisis. Learn how ecotourism, especially community-based models, is playing a role in the COP30 agenda. Taking place from 10 to 21 November 2025 in Belém, Pará, COP30 Brazil is expected to mark a turning point in global climate discussions and in how we think […]

Forest Protection Day: Meet 7 guardians of the Amazon Rainforest
In celebration of the date, find out more about those who work directly to preserve the Amazon, the planet’s greatest biodiversity refuge. Have you ever stopped to think about the vital role that forests play in the balance of our planet? Like great green lungs, they regulate the climate, produce oxygen and sustain the lives […]

World Environment Day: 10 Ways to Reduce Plastic on Nature Trips
While the world discusses solutions to the plastic crisis, conscious tourism and sustainable travel experiences are gaining ground in environmental conservation. On June 5, World Environment Day draws attention to one of the greatest contemporary challenges: plastic pollution. Created by the United Nations, the date is dedicated to reflecting on the urgency of environmental preservation. […]

Where does my waste go? Practical tips for separating waste and supporting recycling
Learn how to separate waste correctly and support recycling Trash is serious business. PlanetaEXO, a company based in São Paulo that works with nature tourism and positive impact, wants to broaden the debate about the destination of this waste and encourage more conscious habits. In the capital of São Paulo, for example, more than 12 […]

The Abrolhos Archipelago in Brazil – Travel Guide
Experience one of South America’s most diverse marine habitats in this archipelago in Bahia. Deep in South America, far from the packed beaches and already beaten tourist tracks, lies a secret underwater realm: The Abrolhos Archipelago in Brazil, a protected spot on the southern coast of Bahia. Known for its rare coral formations and historic shipwrecks, it […]

3 Ways Sustainable Tourism in the Pantanal Protects Wildlife
Discover how ecotourism is helping to protect the Pantanal’s wildlife and support local communities. The Pantanal, one of the world’s richest ecosystems and home to jaguars, giant otters, and diverse birdlife, is under threat from fires, deforestation, and land misuse. In response, a different kind of tourism has emerged, one that protects rather than exploits. […]

PlanetaEXO: First Brazilian Travel Company in The Long Run
Conscious and positive-impact tourism has just gained new momentum in Brazil. PlanetaEXO announces its affiliation with The Long Run, one of the leading global networks dedicated to sustainable tourism. With this achievement, PlanetaEXO becomes the first Brazilian travel company to join The Long Run, an international network of destinations committed to responsible tourism. In Brazil, […]

When is the Best Time to Dive in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil?
Find out when is the best time to dive in Fernando de Noronha’s, with calm year-round conditions in the Inner Sea and exciting adventures in the Outer Sea during the swell season. Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago off the northeastern coast of Brazil, is renowned as a diver’s paradise. It’s easy to see why this […]

Earth Day: 5 positive impacts of ecotourism
April 22 is International Earth Day, a date that reinforces the importance of rethinking our relationship with natural resources. In a scenario of excessive consumption and environmental degradation, tourism also needs to be rethought. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the travel industry is responsible for around 8% of global greenhouse gas […]

How to visit the Cerrado in Brazil?
Here’s everything you should know to visit Brazil’s second-largest biome and one of the Earth’s most fascinating nature destinations Vast fields of green-yellow vegetation, short trees, and bushes thrive in the tropical climate of this Brazilian savanna, home to rich fauna and flora, breathtaking views, and undeniable environmental relevance. The Cerrado in Brazil is a […]

Best Hikes in Brazil: From Rainforests to Mountain Peaks
Do you love trekking and engaging with nature? Find out the top hiking trails in Brazil in this carefully curated list! Brazil is the best place on the planet for adventure travel, according to US News & World Report—higher than destinations known for ecotourism like Nepal, Costa Rica, and New Zealand. The list also mentions […]
