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AMAZON

“synonymous” with energy, spiritual dimension, which contains everything visible and invisible.

The Amazon, a vast tropical rainforest measuring approximately 6.7 million km2 extending across eight countries, represents the largest ecosystem with the greatest biodiversity on the planet, being a place that defies any adequate description. In terms of magnitude, if the Amazon were a country, it would rank as the seventh largest in the world (WWF, 2023). In addition to its immensity and biological diversity, the Amazon region is home to communities that live in harmony with nature. Recognized not only for its extension, but also for its hydrographic and cultural relevance, the Amazon includes traditional people who hold ancestral knowledge about healing and sustainability. The connection established with nature in this environment can provide a deep understanding of our interdependence and foster environmental awareness. The development of community and faith-based tourism has played a fundamental role in this context, allowing individuals from different parts of the world to experience this special connection and become involved in protecting the planet for future generations.

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ACRE

The State of Acre has 164,173,431 km², corresponding to 4% of the Brazilian Amazon and 1.79% of the national territory, with 85.3% of original forest cover and a population of around 830,026 inhabitants. The majority (73%) live in urban areas, concentrated in Rio Branco (44%) and Cruzeiro do Sul (11%). In the rural area, there are 16% extractivists, 10% riverside dwellers, 20% rural landowners and 48% settlers. The state is home to 16 indigenous peoples in 35 indigenous lands, totaling 23 thousand people. Indigenous lands and conservation units form a mosaic of 7.7 million hectares. The distribution of hectares by category is: Indigenous Lands (14.6%); Extractive Reserve, Public Forests and Environmental Protection Areas (22.7%); Sustainable Development Project (0.1%) and Full Protection Conservation Units (9.5%).

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Acre's strategic location makes it an important point in the extreme southwest of the Brazilian Amazon, bordering Peru and Bolivia. The construction of the Transoceanic Railway, expected to be 4,900 km long, will connect Rio de Janeiro to Peru (passing through Acre), significantly reducing (around 10 days) the transport time to the Pacific

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JURUÁ VALLEY

The Juruá Valley region stands out for its immense biological and cultural diversity. In this part of Brazil, we find several protected areas, such as Indigenous Lands and Conservation Units, which aim to preserve the environment and guarantee the rights of local people to the land and their culture. Cultural diversity is evident in traditional and indigenous populations, such as the Ashaninka, Kaxinawá and other groups. The demarcation of these areas is the result of historical struggles led by indigenous people and rubber tappers, resulting in the "Forest Peoples Alliance". Acre is divided into two mesoregions, with the Juruá Valley covering 52% of Acre's territory and 80.6% of the state's indigenous lands.

CRUZEIRO DO SUL

The city of Cruzeiro do Sul, located in the northwest of Acre, borders the municipalities of Porto Walter, Rodrigues Alves, Tarauacá, Mâncio Lima, Guajará (AM), Ipixuna (AM) and the international border with Peru. Belonging to the Juruá region, it stands out for its biodiversity and geological formations. With a population of 94,345 inhabitants, it is the second largest municipality in Acre. The sociocultural background includes indigenous people and migrants from various regions of Brazil, as well as descendants of Syrians, Lebanese and Peruvians. Its economy is based on extractive activities, agribusiness and the production of cassava flour, recognized with a Geographical Indication seal. Furthermore, it is an important tourist hub due to its natural beauty and cultural heritage that is still little explored.

PDS CRÔA

The Crôa Sustainable Development Project (PDS Crôa) covers a vast preserved area and is accessible via BR 364. Created to integrate productive activities, rural tourism and environmental conservation, the PDS is managed by INCRA, SEMAPI and the Residents’ Association. Known for its natural landscapes and spiritual energy, the region is home to several animal and plant species, including the imposing Samaúma tree. With 77 resident riverside families, the PDS Crôa promotes community-based tourism, religious tourism and a variety of agro-extractive activities along the Crôa River.

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NOVA ERA COMMUNITY

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The Nova Era community was founded in 2006 by Davi Nunes de Paula, in an area of ​​80 hectares with 95% of preserved forest and its highlight is the Circle of Regeneration and Faith - Templo Flor da Jurema (CRF Flor da Jurema). It carries out several actions, such as planting medicinal herbs, forming a spiritualist brotherhood, building houses and spaces for rituals, aiming to promote the connection between man, nature and spirituality. Recognized for the use of traditional medicine through treatment with medicinal plants and shamanic healing, it holds ceremonies with entheogens led by leaders who use ayahuasca and natural remedies in combination with songs, dances and prayers to promote physical, mental and spiritual healing.

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