entertainment BBC News 6 months ago

Brazil's lagoon-filled desert you can hike barefoot - BBC

Brazil's lagoon-filled desert you can hike barefoot - BBC

Lençóis Maranhenses looks like a desert, but it's alive with shimmering pools, remote villages and ancient paths that only local guides know how to read.

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Beneath the exotic allure of Lençóis Maranhenses lies a classic tale of exploitation and environmental disregard, as capitalism's insatiable hunger turns pristine locations into playgrounds for the wealthy. The surge in visitors, driven by Unesco's double-edged sword of recognition, tears at the fabric of this unique ecosystem and tramples over the rights and lives of local communities, ensnared in the jaws of luxury real estate and tourist influx. This is not a celebration of nature's wonder but a stark reminder of our relentless march toward commodifying every last corner of our planet in the name of profit.

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