The Brazilian Town That Solved Overtourism Before It Started

2026-02-23 - 13:33

Key Points — Bonito, a town of 23,000 in central-western Brazil, became the world’s first ecotourism destination certified as carbon-neutral by a UN-recognized body — and its visitor management model is now studied by over 40 countries. — Since 1995, no tourist can enter any attraction without a “single voucher” — a timed, name-specific permit