With the goal of strengthening the safety of those who will visit the various beaches during this holiday season, we share some ideas to make your visit enjoyable and safe: 1. Every time you decide to visit a beach resort, look in the newspapers or call the Harbor Master's Offices corresponding to your destination, to have […]
Category Archives: turismo responsable
By Leonardo Parrini A waltz escapes the sound of the old Victrola and merges with the story of Manuel, who with a resolute gesture cranks the ancient RCA Victor phonograph. It is a scorching afternoon in Montecristi, the birthplace of master toquilla straw weavers. Manuel speaks of another Manuel, his namesake Manuel Alfaro, father of […]
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 […]
The death of Lonesome George, the name given in Ecuador and around the world to the last giant tortoise species from Pinta Island (Chelonoidis abingdonii), which lived at the Charles Darwin Foundation in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, in the early hours of Sunday, June 24th, is an event that not only […]
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 […]
Pallatanga enjoys a spring-like climate year-round. Pictured here is one of Ecovita's areas. The hard work of promoting and implementing sustainable tourism based on the charms of the Pallatanga canton—a land of mountains, crystal-clear waterfalls, and friendly people—led to an award recently given to Engineer Ricardo Salazar […]
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