Hernndez Torres Ana Laura

Ecotourism

According to the International Ecotourism Society ecotourism is responsible

travel to natural areas that conserve the environment and improves the wellbeing of local people. Ecotourism is about uniting conservation communities
and

sustainable

travel.

there are many advantages for starters environmental conservation because

the ecotourism helps create a better appreciation of the world's natural
resources such as landscapes, wildlife and coral reefs. Also cultural
preservation because tourists have much greater interaction with native
people and they could learn about traditional festivals, ceremonies, etc. And
finally the ecotourism make significant contributions to the national economy
and

vital

resources

due

to

the

increase

of

foreign

exchange.