The Ministry of Tourism (Mintur), through Luis Falconí (Vice Minister), and the Ecuadorian Institute of Standardization (INEN), through its director, Patricia León, signed an institutional cooperation agreement seeking to develop regulatory studies on quality management for tourism institutions. The signing of this agreement, which was attended by […]
Category Archives: DESTINOS. ECOTURISMO
The adventure cycling project Bike Spondylus has been operating on two wheels for a few months now, covering a wide variety of routes with beautiful and safe trails in different locations in the provinces of Guayas, Santa Elena, and Manabí. Xavier Villegas, a self-proclaimed "bicycle entrepreneur," is […]
Overview of the Eco-Village. Months ago, around fifteen people from Guayaquil's environmental movement were cordially invited by José Delgado to take a community tourism tour of Santay Island. The following are some impressions, recommendations, and suggestions from one of the visitors and environmental interpreter, Pier Luiggi Maquilón. The outing […]
Gorgona National Park. Photo: Enrique Ocampo. Preparations are underway for the Green List of Well-Managed Protected Areas, which will celebrate the successes achieved in conservation efforts in these areas, and the new Red List of Ecosystems, which will assess the state of ecosystems around the world to identify their […]
Participants in the Rio+20 side event on tourism, "Tourism for a Sustainable Future," agreed that tourism, a sector that provides employment and livelihoods for millions of people, especially women and young people, is essential and can significantly contribute to all three pillars of sustainable development: economic, social, and […]
Located just two hours from Quito, it is one of the main ecotourism attractions in the province and the country. Mindo has approximately 2,500 inhabitants who are primarily dedicated to agriculture, livestock farming, and tourism. This discreet and peaceful place is located in a valley, surrounded by 19,000 hectares of protected forest […]
By: Emilio González Salvador. Hiking through Cerro Blanco is a privilege for nature lovers; it's a magical destination very close to downtown Guayaquil. For us, it was more than just a trail; it was a reconnection with an ecosystem that's present in our daily lives: the tropical dry forest. "There are two seasons that […]
The PUNTO A PUNTO: SITIO NUEVO – DOS MANGAS cycling competition is returning, aiming to be an unforgettable experience, according to B-rider (the event organizers). The competition will take place on June 24th and will start in the municipality of SITIO NUEVO, located 2 km before Manglaralto on the route of […]
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, yet it is the most preventable. Skin cancer prevention and sun safety are two very important issues that should not be overlooked. By following the following suggestions, you can protect your skin's health […]
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