Urbia Cataratas, responsible for managing visits to the Iguazú National Park, which houses the Iguazú Falls (one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature), invests in several fronts so that the entire natural ecosystem – of great ecological relevance and scenic beauty – is protected in all areas, allowing the realization of scientific research, the development of environmental education and interpretation activities, and recreation in contact with nature and ecological tourism.
In addition, during the Environment Week (from June 3 to 9), to reinforce that constant commitment, the concessionaire carries out actions in collaboration with the ICMBio and the Onças do Iguaçu Project aimed at the community and visitors.
“Urbia Cataratas has sustainability as one of the pillars of its governance. The activities developed here are evaluated and planned, looking for alternatives that minimize negative impacts and potentiate positive impacts,” said Munir Calaça, general director of Urbia Cataratas.
And he added that “this year we will carry out actions at three poles that make up the Iguazú National Park, in the cities of: Foz do Iguaçu, Céu Azul and Capanema, precisely to reinforce the importance of each pole.”
Environment Week will also be marked by the reopening of the “Poço Preto” and “Bananeiras” trails, at the Cataratas pole, in Foz do Iguaçu. Between June 3 and 7, the poles of Cataratas and Rio Azul open their doors to previously scheduled educational institutions, both local and from other states such as: Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul.
“Involving the academic community is essential for the preservation of biomes, not just ours. We understand that, by welcoming students and teachers on guided tours and conferences, we are contributing to environmental awareness, providing unique experiences for future generations,” said the general director of Urbia Cataratas.
It should be noted that in 2023 alone, 534 schools were attended, with a total of 23,890 exemptions for students and teachers of the public education network, for the development of Environmental Education activities in the Iguazú National Park.
The community will also be able to enjoy a special program on Saturday, June 8 at the Río Azul pole, in the city of Céu Azul, which will be the scene of a special celebration with recreational activities, theatrical shows and painting workshops, as well as visits to trails in the park. At the end of the week, in Capanema, shifts will be held in the KAU and Terra Iguassu spas, in addition to boat trips and supervised visits by the Taquara Trail, which will be reopened on Sunday, June 9.