In 2012, our founding companies signed a protocol of intent with the São Paulo State Government, committing to protect the area through shared management. This facilitated advances in scientific research, environmental education, public use, protection of endangered species, and socioeconomic development in the Vale do Ribeira, in the interior of São Paulo. The protocol was renewed in 2020, reaffirming that Legado is on the right path by demonstrating the value of conservation combined with green economy initiatives.

Legado das Águas is part of the Portal of the Atlantic Forest, the first Ecological Tourism District in Brazil. This district is part of a set of initiatives by the São Paulo Tourism and Travel Department (Setur-SP) to promote sustainable development through tourism, while supporting the conservation of one of the planet’s most biodiverse and threatened biomes.

Legado das Águas forms part of the largest ecological corridor of Atlantic Forest in the country, the Great Atlantic Forest Reserve, spanning three states, 60 municipalities, and over 100 protected areas. It encompasses 2.7 million hectares of land and 2.2 million hectares of marine area.

Legado das Águas holds a Term of Authorization for conducting tourism activities in Jurupará State Park, a state conservation unit. The aim of the partnership is to offer integrated ecotourism experiences, including biking, waterfall trails, and rafting on the Juquiá River.

Since 2020, the Legado das Águas has partnered with the Associação Onçafari the monitoring and conservation of felines in the Atlantic Forest, especially in the study of brown-jaguar populations. In addition, from 2022, two ecotourism activities began to be operated in the Reserve by the Onçafari team: Onça Tikún Trail and Safari Adventure.

Since 2022, we’ve partnered with SAVE Brasil, which has worked for 20 years to conserve birds and their habitats across eight Brazilian states. This partnership focuses on promoting bird watching and conservation in the Atlantic Forest, while Legado offers discounted accommodations for members of the SAVE Friends program.

The Legado das Águas has a partnership with the Reserva Paulista, a concessionaire formed by private companies with combined experiences in managing multi-purpose spaces, such as the São Paulo Zoo and the Jardim Botânico of São Paulo, focused on scientific research, environmental education and actions aimed at biodiversity conservation.

The Instituto Butantan is one of Legado das Águas’ oldest partners. This collaboration focuses on scientific research, training, public health initiatives, and courses within the Reserve.

Promoting sustainable economic development in the Atlantic Forest is one of our key goals. We currently offer joint ecotourism activities with partners and serve as a venue for editorial, television, and advertising productions. These partnerships allow us to integrate business practices with conservation objectives, ensuring that economic activities, such as tourism, are conducted responsibly and with respect for our forest.

Meet our partners.

Since 2023, the Legado das Águas is a partner of the Clube Alpino Brasileiro for the promotion of mountaineering and climbing activities in the Atlantic Forest. Together, they develop actions aimed at safety, respect for the environment and appreciation of adventure ecotourism in the region, strengthening the connection between people and nature.

In collaboration with Navegar na Escola since 2023, Legado das Águas enhances students’ learning through environmental activities in the Reserve. This partnership offers educational programs that integrate ecology and sustainability, blending theory with hands-on experiences that deepen students’ understanding of Atlantic Forest biodiversity.

Since 2023, Columbia has partnered with Legado das Águas to strengthen our commitment to environmental conservation and ecotourism. Columbia supports the promotion of safe outdoor adventure activities in the Reserve, in alignment with the principles of Atlantic Forest protection.

Biotrip and Legado das Águas have partnered since 2020 to provide visitors with an immersive experience in local biodiversity and culture. This partnership emphasizes sustainability and fosters responsible, educational tourism through curated ecotourism packages in the Atlantic Forest.