Prainha do Canto Verde
Community organization, conquered land and responsible fisheries
Opposed to the official model of development that keeps ignoring the environment, the culture and traditions of the natives, Prainha do Canto Verde has a history of 30 years in defense of its territory and the rights of artisanal fishers for a different kind of development in search of a better quality of life through community action. One of the pioneer experiences of community-based tourism in Brazil; tourism is an important source of income, which together with handicrafts and subsistence agriculture complements the main economic activity, fishing.
Prainha do Canto Verde is set among moving dunes. Motorized traffic is limited to the only access road to the beach, sandy streets without names and respectful of the environment form the community. Natives and visitors alike stroll around the town on the fluffy yellow sand. An easy walking trail takes us over dunes and wetlands to the Lagoa do Corrego do Sal, a sweet water lagoon formed by the moving dunes. Ideal to take a swim or visit the typical manioc flour mill, that works on a seasonal basis. A cruise in the green-blue tropical sea can be made on the traditional jangada (sailraft) or modern fishing catamarans getting to know the skills of artisanal fishermen of Brazil. This easy-going, beautiful village on the beach can be the venue for encounters and meetings of social movements and institutions other groups.
Prainha do Canto Verde can accommodate up to 45 people in double rooms, with meals, meeting rooms, audiovisual equipments and meeting assistants. We offer accommodation in clean, simple and comfortable guesthouses and beach cabins, local gastronomy with fresh fish and seafood; locally produced handicraft and natural products from fair trade organizations. The interaction with the population, its community organizations and the natural beauty make your visit of Prainha do Canto Verde an experience in development, worthwhile to know.
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Prainha do Canto Verde is set among moving dunes. Motorized traffic is limited to the only access road to the beach, sandy streets without names and respectful of the environment form the community. Natives and visitors alike stroll around the town on the fluffy yellow sand. An easy walking trail takes us over dunes and wetlands to the Lagoa do Corrego do Sal, a sweet water lagoon formed by the moving dunes. Ideal to take a swim or visit the typical manioc flour mill, that works on a seasonal basis. A cruise in the green-blue tropical sea can be made on the traditional jangada (sailraft) or modern fishing catamarans getting to know the skills of artisanal fishermen of Brazil. This easy-going, beautiful village on the beach can be the venue for encounters and meetings of social movements and institutions other groups.
Prainha do Canto Verde can accommodate up to 45 people in double rooms, with meals, meeting rooms, audiovisual equipments and meeting assistants. We offer accommodation in clean, simple and comfortable guesthouses and beach cabins, local gastronomy with fresh fish and seafood; locally produced handicraft and natural products from fair trade organizations. The interaction with the population, its community organizations and the natural beauty make your visit of Prainha do Canto Verde an experience in development, worthwhile to know.
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