The small town of Mogol, in the state of Minas Gerais, has just earned a prominent place on the international stage by being included in the British magazine's Green List 2025 Wanderlust - respected travel publication. The list recognizes tourist destinations committed to sustainability, environmental regeneration and positive impact on local communities.
A mining town reborn through regeneration
High up in the mountains and marked by an emptying past, Mogol, a district of Lima Duarte, in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, has seen its history transformed with the arrival of the Ibiti Project. In addition to areas degraded by decades of intensive use, many of its younger residents had migrated to the cities.
The scenario began to change with the socio-environmental initiatives of Ibiti Projeto, which aim to regenerate the landscape, reconnect fragments of the Atlantic Forest to the Ibitipoca State Park and revitalize the social and economic life of the village.
Today, Mogol is an example of rural reoccupation based on values such as hospitality, sustainability and innovation, housing high-standard sustainable lodgings with solar energy, a vegetarian farm-to-table restaurant, programs for employees and villagers, and cultural and environmental events that put human beings in touch with nature and creative freedom.
Why was Vila Mogol chosen?
The magazine Wanderlust highlighted Mogol for its regenerative transformation: from depleted territory to an example of conscious tourism and community development. Projects such as the reintroduction of native species, the use of regenerative architecture and the promotion of cultural experiences with a positive impact have ensured its presence on the list. The tourism that is developed in the region today contributes directly to the preservation of nature and the creation of local jobs and opportunities.
What is the Green List?
A Green Listpublished annually by Wanderlust, chooses destinations around the world that stand out for their effective actions in terms of environmental sustainability, cultural authenticity and positive social impact. The selection is made through a vote by the magazine's readers and expert curators.
In addition to Vila Mogol, those selected for the 2025 list range from the urban regeneration of Pittsburgh (USA) to community tourism practices in Peru and the sperm whale sanctuary in Dominica, in the Caribbean.
International recognition with local roots
Vila Mogol's entry on the Green List is a milestone for regenerative tourism in Brazil. It shows that small communities, when they combine vision, action and respect for nature, can inspire the whole world.
"For us, it's recognition that a sustainable future is not only possible, but is already underway. Being on this list gives us the certainty that we're on the right track and reinforces our responsibility - it's a sign of our commitment to the future of the planet."
Hugo Cambraia, CEO of Ibiti Projeto
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Check out the full list of Green List 2025 members in the Americas
