School Tourism Initiative in Piaui, Brazil Promotes Education and Cultural Exchange

Strategic Insights -

A group of students from the Professor Antonio dos Reis e Silva Full-Time Education Center (Ceti) in Boqueirao do Piaui, Piaui, Brazil, participated in an excursion to the Sete Cidades National Park, in Piracuruca, through the School Tourism Project. The initiative, developed by the State Department of Education (Seduc) in partnership with the State Department of Tourism (Setur), aims to strengthen learning in different areas of knowledge and broaden young people's worldview. The students enjoyed a day of learning outside the classroom, exploring the park's archaeological heritage, including cave paintings and rock formations reminiscent of animals and temples.

Key Takeaways:

  • The School Tourism Project, developed by Seduc and Setur, has been taking public school students on experiences that combine knowledge, culture, and identity since its creation.
  • The project has grown significantly, with over 750 students from 20 municipalities participating in 2024, and already benefiting more than 350 students with eight trips in 2025.
  • State Secretary of Education Washington Bandeira emphasizes that school tourism strengthens learning and broadens young people's worldview, while boosting their self-esteem and sense of identity as Piaui residents.
  • The Sete Cidades National Park is internationally recognized for its collection of cave paintings, testament to the presence of prehistoric humans in the region, and boasts 26 archaeological sites cataloged by IPHAN.
  • The park is home to unique biodiversity, where the Caatinga and Cerrado biomes meet, and is a significant cultural and historical site in Piaui.

Statistics:

  • Over 750 students from 20 municipalities participated in the School Tourism Project in 2024.
  • More than 350 students have benefited from the project since 2025, with eight trips already organized that year.
  • The Sete Cidades National Park has 26 archaeological sites cataloged by IPHAN.
  • The park is internationally recognized for its collection of cave paintings.

Sources:

  • "Turismo escolar leva estudantes de Boqueirao do Piauí a uma imersão no Parque de Sete Cidades" (https://www.pi.gov.br/turismo-escolar-leva-estudantes-de-boqueirao-do-piaui-a-uma-imersao-no-parque-de-sete-cidades/)