Knowing the main sights of a destination is essential, especially if the attraction is one of the 7 Wonders of Nature, like the Iguazu Falls.
Currently, more and more visitors feel the need to have a more real experience in the visited destinations, with the opportunity to explore and learn about local customs. And this is exactly the aim of the experience tourism.
Were you curious? Continue reading to learn more about what this type of tourism is and how it works in Brazil.
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What is Experience Tourism?
As its name suggests, experience tourism allows the traveler to experience typical experiences of the place visited. In this way, it is possible to get closer to the local culture, understand how existing processes in the region work, learn new activities and much more.
Unlike the traditional pre-defined itinerary, this modality allows you to make a custom trip, with the itinerary assembled according to the interests and tastes of the tourist.
Some examples of itineraries of this type of tourism in Brazil are:
- Participate in the grape harvest for wine production in Serra Gaúcha;
- Prepare and taste typical dishes with local residents;
- Carry out immersive tours in indigenous villages in different parts of the country,
- Cycling in areas of environmental preservation.
That is: it is possible to use this type of trip to explore different peculiarities of the places visited.
Discover the Main Types of Experience Tourism
Experience of Local Culture
This modality involves tours that generate a immersion in the region's community, allowing the tourist to know and share the local customs.
Some examples are visits to pacified favelas in Rio de Janeiro or experiences within indigenous communities.
Gastronomic Experiences
Gastronomic tourism is one of the most attractive and sought after by travelers. The model ranges from participation in the process of harvesting raw materials to helping prepare typical dishes.
It is possible to find this type of tour on farms in the south of Brazil that produce grapes and wines, for example. In other parts of the country, it is possible to assist in production of craft products, such as cheese and salami.
Immersion in Local History
For fans of historical itineraries, experience tourism focusing on this subject is a must.
A great example is Discovery Coast in southern Bahia. There, tourists can find buildings from the 17th century and learn more about the country's history by visiting indigenous communities, taking boat trips and experiencing typical local cuisine.
Eco Tours
Ecological tours, on the other hand, involve a trip more focused on experiences in nature and extreme sports activities.
Also known as ecotourism, you can find this modality in places like Bonito, Chapada dos Veadeiros, Chapada Diamantina and several other parts of Brazil.
Experience Tourism in Foz do Iguaçu
Foz do Iguaçu is one of the main tourism regions in Brazil and has numerous options that provide a differentiated experience to the traveler.
Himself Macuco Safari boat trip, inside the Iguaçu Falls, is a great tip. Here, the visitor also finds trails in the middle of the Atlantic Forest, kayaking or stand up paddle by the Iguazu River, technical visits to the interior of the Itaipu Power Plant, fairs with local producers, gastronomic experiences in Argentina, among others.
Have you already done or would you like to try experience tourism? Tell us in the comments!
