Conscious tourism: this practice is very much about preserving nature, but is linked to respect for the culture and economy of a region as well.

Do you consider yourself a conscious tourist? If your answer was “No” or you are not convicted, perhaps, it is time to rethink that question.

Every self-respecting traveler loves nature and knows its importance, therefore, if you are a traveler, it is an obligation to be a conscious tourist and practice conscious tourism.

If you don't know what that term means, where to start, relax! Continue reading this text and discover 5 tips to be a conscious tourist.

What is conscious tourism and what is its importance?

“Conscious Tourism” is the same as “Sustainable Tourism”, it emerged to stimulate sustainable practices to take care of the environment and society, especially the places where we travel.

This tourism model is based on the three pillars of sustainable development: environmental, social and economic.

Starting from this base, it is even easier to understand that these are the practices necessary to be a conscious tourist.

For that matter, it also focuses on the 3Rs: recycle, reduce and reuse, keeping these concepts in mind always that traveling will be promoting sustainable tourism.

We know two havoc that mass tourism can cause to nature and to the population of a certain location.

However, tourism moves the economy of a region, therefore, it is important to promote actions to reduce the negative impacts and increase the positive ones, for example, stimulating the protection of local natural and cultural heritage.

The steps to practice conscious tourism are many, including the valorization of regional costumes and traditions.

Now, give me some tips to put it into practice on your next trip, right?

1. Planning and choosing the destination

The first step towards responsible tourism is in choosing the destination. It is necessary to make precise planning to always be in good shape.

Come on, traveling in the low season is advantageous for you, the environment and the local economy.

Now, when it comes to school or destination, opt for a place that is not overcrowded. We do not mention any prejudices that mass tourism causes to the nature of a region and the development of its inhabitants.

Therefore, choosing less famous destinations or in the low season will avoid overloading the environment.

Falando nisso, não deixe de our text: Paraíso deconhecido – Incríveis places in Brazil little explored.

In this text, you will find some destinations in Brazil that have not been explored much and that are not very popular with mass tourism.

Proceeding as you plan, when traveling, do not stop checking if the airline has any sustainable activity, for example, those that use biofuels.

2. Accommodations

Accommodations are also part of the list of practices conscious tourism, Meanwhile, don't worry, you don't need to sleep outdoors, in barracks or in sleeping bags.

But, if desired, it will also be optimal.

Choose ecological accommodations, for example, hostel, which is the compartment of houses. In addition to being more economical, it reduces negative impacts.

Also, opt for pousadas, community hostels, small hotels and local residents.

There are some certification seals granted to companies in the sector that serve some environmental and social standards. You may be verifying the location where you wish to stay with some of these certificates.

3. Support the local economy

Praising local culture and gastronomy is an ideal measure to improve the economy and contribute to the development of the region.

Many families live exclusively from items such as handicrafts and the sale of typical foods in familiar environments, even needing to throw away enough in the high season to survive the days of low season.

Therefore, it is up to us, conscious travelers, to change the reality of these families and help their development.

As?

Traveling out of season, as usual, we bought two crafts and consumed products from local residents.

4. Respect local culture and traditions

There are two benefits of traveling and experiencing new people, costumes and traditions. Isso adds muito ao nosso conhecimento.

So, how about respecting these costumes and traditions?

Certainly, it is necessary to have an open mind and be very evolved, especially when the costumes are totally different from us.

Even respecting the religious costumes of regional tradition also counts, especially when visiting religious tourist sites, such as temples.

For example, it is advisable to wear more modest clothing when entering a temple, so do it!

With all certainty, you will not catch the trip, nor change what you say, it will only demonstrate that you are a human being who respects local culture and tradition.

5. Do not encourage exploration of animals or people

Unfortunately, animal and human exploration is very common in some tourist destinations, aka, in some famous ones.

Lembrou somewhere to read this paragraph?

Perhaps, you have already fueled this exploration without perceber. However, there are opportunities to move.

To practice conscious tourism, it is important to respect the jungle life of the region and also the local inhabitants.

Before performing any type of attraction that involves animals, check that the conditions that these animals live in are in place.

Fora isso, some habits and cultures of natives are explored by travel and tour agencies, for example, two indigenous peoples.

Therefore, always check the position of your professionals and respect the subject with jungle life and local culture, before planning a trip.

With all certainty, there are still many ways to promote conscious tourism, some of which are obvious that it would be embarrassing to mention.

For example, do not light anything in nature, do not leave traces, for example, lixo, diminua or use of plastics, have patience and a sense of humor, among others.

You can investigate more practices of conscious tourism on the Internet, and it will begin gradually, logo, this will become a lifestyle and you will place the practice even in your native land.