Aniyami

Story

Aniyami is a full-service Destination Management Company (DMC), receptive tour operator, and inbound agency operating throughout Brazil since 2003. You experience Brazil through adventure and experiential travel that connects you with the true essence of each region, its local communities, culture, gastronomy, and diverse landscapes. Every journey reflects careful planning, creative design, responsible practices, and high-quality service from product development and reservations to on-the-ground operations. As a member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) since 2013 and a certified B Corporation since 2016, Aniyami combines professional expertise with a strong commitment to sustainability. Authentic travel experiences bring cultures together, creating meaningful connections between travelers and local communities while supporting sustainable economic development and environmental conservation. More than 50% of the company's annual profits are reinvested into green initiatives and sustainability efforts, enabling active participation in conservation projects and community development across Brazil. Every experience inspires you to discover Brazil responsibly while contributing to the protection of its people, cultures, and natural environments.

Mission

Aniyami's mission is “to promote sustainable community economic development as well as environmental conservation through adventure travel experiences throughout Brazil"

Vision

A simple passion for the principles of sustainable travel and "all things Brazil" gives birth to Aniyami. Since then, Aniyami remains convinced that the cultural encounters created through sustainable travel positively transform the lives of travelers and local communities. Aniyami recognizes that mass tourism, which views destinations only as consumer goods, harms local communities. You explore Brazil by connecting with the true essence of each region, its local inhabitants, culture, gastronomy, and the diverse landscapes they call home. At the same time, local communities welcome other cultures while promoting sustainable economic development and environmental conservation. Aniyami creates, plans, and operates authentic travel experiences across Brazil that reflect this essence, bringing cultures together through unforgettable experiences for everyone.

Respecting and Restoring Nature

Travel with Aniyami, where tourism serves as a powerful force for good. Every journey reflects a strong commitment to sustainability, social justice, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), helping build a more inclusive, fair, and environmentally conscious tourism industry in Brazil.

Sustainable Economic Growth & Social Justice (SDG 8)

Support tourism that creates positive economic impact and inclusive opportunities. Aniyami partners primarily with small and medium-sized local businesses while actively supporting historically marginalized Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous communities. Diversity and gender equity remain central to the company, with a team that reflects inclusive representation and fair employment practices. Employees receive salaries that significantly exceed Brazil's legal minimum and national average, while long-term relationships with guides, transportation providers, lodging partners, employees, and returning clients strengthen sustainable community development.

Cultural Exchange That Respects and Connects

Experience meaningful and respectful connections with local communities. Aniyami follows strict guidelines that ensure every cultural experience remains authentic, safe, and built on mutual respect. Responsible travel practices encourage lasting community well-being while creating enriching exchanges between travelers and host communities.

Environmental Protection & Regeneration (SDG 15)

Protect nature through responsible travel practices that minimize environmental impact. Aniyami integrates environmental sustainability into daily operations by eliminating paper and single-use plastics throughout the team, promoting recycling, and partnering with local waste cooperatives. Itineraries minimize air travel whenever possible, while verified carbon offset initiatives help compensate for travelers' flight emissions and support climate action.

Global Sustainability Certifications

Choose a company whose sustainability commitment is independently verified. Aniyami holds both Certified B Corporation® and Travelife certifications, demonstrating years of intentional work to build a responsible, fair, and regenerative tourism industry in Brazil. These certifications reflect measurable social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across every aspect of the business.

Certified B Corporation®

Travel with a company that uses tourism as a force for good. As a Certified B Corporation®, Aniyami measures its impact on workers, communities, customers, and the environment while placing people and the planet alongside profit. Sustainability guides hiring practices, supply chains, daily operations, and partnerships. Independent evaluation recognizes strong performance in governance, workers, community, environment, and customer impact, with particular strength in providing living wages and supporting small, local, and minority-owned businesses that promote economic inclusion.

Travelife Certified

Experience sustainability in action from trip design through delivery. Travelife certification verifies that Aniyami meets internationally recognized standards for sustainable office management, responsible tour operations, fair employment practices, and transparent communication. Every journey reflects responsible supplier selection, cultural respect, traveler education, diversity and inclusion, customer feedback management, and environmentally responsible operations. This certification demonstrates a measurable commitment to delivering meaningful travel that benefits people, communities, and the planet while meeting the highest international sustainability standards.