IMPACTS OF TOURISM

CASE STUDY 1: MEXICO Source: Big Ideas text book & Powerpoint The Yucatan Peninsula_Mexico- a tourists dream 1. The Yucatan Peninsula a) Describe the location of the Yucatan Peninsula b) What are some geographic characteristics of the region? c) What has attracted tourists to the region? d) List the impacts upon this region as a result of tourism 2. Cancun a) Describe the location of Cancun on the Yucatan peninsula b) List the tourism features of Cancun. What type of people do you think Cancun would attract? Why would this be the case? c) What is the environmental significance of Cancun? d) List the social and environmental impacts of tourism in a table. 3. Ecotourism in the Yucatan Peninsula. a) Using the Internet and the Powerpoint provided The Yucatan Peninsula- Mexico a tourists dream... locate some information about any eco tours that take place in the region. Summarise at least 2 different types of tours. (Include: Where do they take place? what is of environmental/historical significance? How are the tours carried out? Are they effective in preserving the environment?)