"I Live by the Sea" is a booklet that highlights the Rights and Duties of Citizens living in Ecuador's protected marine and coastal areas. "I Live by the Sea" was developed and presented last year as part of the project "Policies and Legislation for the Conservation of Ecosystems and Natural Resources" […]
Category Archives: turismo responsable
At San Pablo Lagoon, a call to protect and respect this sacred site. Travel chronicle through Cuicocha, Yaguarcocha, and San Pablo. If life ever takes you to the province of Imbabura, near Otavalo, Ibarra, or Cotacachi, don't forget to stop by the wonderful sacred lagoons nearby […]
WITH THESE TIPS YOU'LL BE AN IRRESPONSIBLE TRAVELER FROM THE MOMENT YOU CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION UNTIL YOU RETURN HOME. 1. If you take a tour, see as many places as possible in the shortest amount of time. It doesn't matter if you don't really know every place, you'll definitely have plenty of photos to show. 2. Ask the tour organizer to bring pre-packaged food […]
La Chocolatera owes its name to the chocolate hue the sea takes on when the currents converge, lifting the sand from the bottom. It's one of the most visited spots in the province of Santa Elena, located within the Salinas Naval Base, at the far end of the […]
By: Ricardo Cevallos (tourism entrepreneur and columnist on conscious tourism for Transport magazine). This time, I reflect on the five pillars identified by the government as fundamental to turning Ecuador into a tourism powerhouse. Among these five pillars, the absence of sustainability is notable. The sustainability of tourism operations should […]
Kawsak Sacha Proposal of the Kichwa People of Sarayacu and the Bobonaza River Basin. The indigenous nationalities and peoples of the Amazon are settled in primary forests rich in biodiversity. These spaces are vitally important for life on the planet, which is why the struggle of the peoples who have ancestrally lived in them […]
A short list of "inconvenient truths" about SUSTAINABILITY, which, although known by many, are expressed by very few. Knowing and accepting them can lead us toward better behavior as a human collective. Only those inhabitants of the planet who lead unsustainable lifestyles care about becoming more sustainable. In many cases, those who have […]
Responsible tourism requires travelers to be mindful of their actions, so that, in addition to fully enjoying their trips, they don't leave a negative mark on the places they visit. It's also necessary for public administrations and businesses at destinations to adopt practices that […]
Within Ecuadorian territorial waters, the Galapagos Islands are declared a "whale sanctuary," and the rest of the territorial waters are designated a "whale refuge." Photo: Santa Elena Tourism Office. When they reach our territory, in addition to being prey to natural predators, humpback whales face a series of problems due to […]
Whale and dolphin watching can be an inspiring and unforgettable experience. Organized whale and dolphin tours must be highly controlled and well-guided, always paying close attention to the well-being of these animals. The following information is a general guide and should be supplemented by local regulations. GENERAL INFORMATION ON WHAT IS ALLOWED AND PROHIBITED: Hold encounters […]
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