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The border between Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana is the arrival point for new Vivalá expedition: Mount Roraima, one of the oldest mountains in the world, with the longest summit on the planet (34 km²), guarded by the Monte Roraima National Park.
Considered a true sanctuary, surrounded by Taurepang indigenous hosts and protectors, the destination has been sought out by an increasing number of trekkers.
“There are those who venture to Monte to overcome physical challenges, however, the real meaning of this expedition lies in understanding the sacred aspects of the ancestral wisdom of indigenous people from different ethnicities who revere, respect and understand this unique space on planet Earth as a source of life, spirituality and, above all, transformation. The exchange I had with the Taurepang completely transformed me and was a watershed in my conception of the world”, highlights Alberto Rabelo, producer of Vivalá experiences and the route to Monte Roraima.
The expedition is offered in collaboration with Roraima Adventures (RRAdv), a specialist in the region for over 20 years and a pioneer in expeditions to Mount Roraima.
According to the general director of RRAdv, Joaquim Magno, the partnership in the script is due to the common objectives of social businesses. “The contribution is reciprocal, as both companies provide an experience that has a common objective, which is to take travelers to live an experience at the destination, but with quality, safety, positive impact and a dream come true.”
The itinerary was created not only to offer the traveler an unforgettable experience, but also to positively impact the place. This impact is the result of sustainable tourism, which seeks to contribute to the environmental preservation of the location, the participating communities and the travelers' experience.
“From the first contact with our marketing material and sales team until the return of the expedition, our traveler receives all the support and guidance to make their experience as pleasant as possible, which includes good practices related to sustainability and safety,” highlights Daniel Cabrera who, in addition to being co-founder and executive director of Vivalá, is a member of the board of Abeta – Brazilian Association of Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism Companies.
The social impact of the Expedition to Mount Roraima begins with the route and during the climb, guided by local indigenous people, who know and have direct contact with the region. The expedition lasts ten days and is recommended for people who are already physically prepared, as it is a 100 km walk.
There are planned departures once or twice a month, which include land transport from Boa Vista to the Paraitepuy Indigenous Community, where the group passes both on the way and on the way back. The expedition offers pre-trip training, accommodation in Boa Vista and Santa Elena de Uairén, transportation, all camping support, including collective camping equipment, food, entry fee to the Communities and a qualified team to guide the expedition.
Vivalá, which works to develop sustainable tourism in Brazil, is present in 24 conservation units in the country, covering the Amazon, Atlantic Forest, Cerrado and Caatinga biomes. It works together with more than 700 people from indigenous, riverside, quilombola, country and caiçara populations.
With 15 national and international awards and recognitions, the company has embarked more than 3,000 travelers, as well as injecting more than R$4 million into local economies through the purchase of community-based services and direct consumption by travelers.
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