After the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian ecotourism began to grow exponentially and the country woke up to its eco-potential. According to official figures, 5 million ecotourists visit destinations like the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands, and Abrolhos, a coastal whale-watching paradise. Ecotourism has generated $4.95 billion for the Brazil economy. The tourism industry in Brazil grows by 3% a year, ecotourism is up by 15% and some areas are experiencing 20-30% annual growth in tourism trade.
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