Nature
Gaia Village environmental project
Environmental project created by José Lutzenberger in 1997, between Ouvidor Beach, Barra and Garopaba Lagoon.
From the Residencial: About 24.2 km by car
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Gaia Village proposes and demonstrates environmentally responsible solutions: vegetable garden, composting, dry toilets and buildings made from reclaimed materials. It welcomes visits by appointment. The trails on the headland across from Ouvidor, such as the Caranha Trail, cross the project and are good for walks and bike rides.
Points of interest
- Environmental solutions: a vegetable garden, composting, dry toilets and buildings made from reclaimed materials.
- Caranha Trail: passes the project, between Barra and Ouvidor.
- Praia do Ouvidor: on the other side of the headland.
- Garopaba Lagoon: nearby, in Encantada.
Getting there
Encantada, SC-434, km 6, Garopaba. Visits by appointment through the project's website.
Features
A conservation and environmental education area between Ouvidor Beach, Barra and Garopaba Lagoon, created by José Lutzenberger, with a vegetable garden, composting, dry toilets and buildings made from reclaimed materials, plus headland trails.
Things to do
Book a visit to see the project's environmental solutions in practice, and walk or cycle the headland trails, such as the Caranha Trail between Barra and Ouvidor.
Safety tips
Follow the guidance of the project and the environmental guides.
Source: Projeto Ambiental Gaia Village (opens in a new tab).
