What makes this location “new” is its design. Unlike traditional resorts with concrete pools and manicured lawns, Santuario do Sol is a regenerative space. The buildings are made of bamboo and reclaimed wood. The pool is fed by a natural spring. The energy comes entirely from solar panels and a micro-hydro turbine in the creek.

Previous festivals featured scheduled yoga, volleyball tournaments, and gala dinners. While those remain optional, Part 6 introduces . For four hours each afternoon, no workshops, no music, and no announcements are allowed. Participants must simply be.

“Naturism in Europe and North America has often been white-centric and cis-normative,” explains transgender activist and participant Luna Rocha. “ is breaking that. We have a trans-only sunrise swim every day, but it’s not segregated – it’s a celebration of seeing bodies that are often erased, finally visible in the light.” New Rules: The Digital Detox Mandate In a bold and “new” move, festival organizers have implemented a Phone-Free Zone . Upon arrival, all electronic devices with cameras are sealed in RFID pouches that can only be opened at the exit. In exchange, each participant receives a hand-drawn map and a wooden token for a single 5-minute call at the “contact cabin” per day.

The sun rises golden over the Atlantic, spilling its warmth onto the white sands of a secluded beach in the state of Santa Catarina. There is no rush, no traffic, no digital noise—only the sound of waves and the gentle murmur of a community waking up. Welcome to the sixth edition of the most anticipated event in South America’s naturist calendar: .

The result? No leaks, no unauthorized photography, and a level of genuine human connection rarely seen in the 21st century. Conversations happen face-to-face. Flirtations happen with eye contact, not swipes. Conflicts are resolved in person. Food at large naturist events has historically been an afterthought – buffets of cold pasta and grilled chicken. Not this time. Part 6 introduces the Naked Kitchen , an open-fire cooking theater where chefs prepare meals completely naked, demonstrating that cooking is a sensual, unshamed act.

“We wanted to return to the essence of naturism – which is not just about nudity, but about being naked to the elements,” says festival director Mariana Costa. “We found this land and decided to build nothing permanent. We are guests here.” The brazilnaturistfestivalpart6 new programming introduces a concept that Brazilian philosophers are calling Desnudismo – the practice of undressing not just the body, but the ego, schedules, and consumerist identity.