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Brazil Unveils 186km Trail to Boost Conservation and Tourism

3/5/2026

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Brazil has launched the Caminhos da Ibiapaba, a 186km trail connecting Ubajara and Sete Cidades national parks to boost conservation and local economies.
Pedro Cunha e Menezes, from the environment ministry, says accessible trails encourage environmental stewardship.
Brazil now has 22 recognized long-distance trails totaling 7,000km, with community involvement driving their development.
Local residents foresee tourism-driven economic opportunities, as in São João da Fronteira where a secondary trail was created.

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Story summary

Brazil has launched the Caminhos da Ibiapaba, a 186km trail connecting Ubajara and Sete Cidades national parks to boost conservation and local economies.
Pedro Cunha e Menezes, from the environment ministry, says accessible trails encourage environmental stewardship.
Brazil now has 22 recognized long-distance trails totaling 7,000km, with community involvement driving their development.
Local residents foresee tourism-driven economic opportunities, as in São João da Fronteira where a secondary trail was created.