tourism which involves protecting the environment and they way of life of the local people
responsible tourism
tourism that is environmentally sound , socially sound and sustainable
sustainable
looks after the needs of todays tourists without damaging the needs of future generations
where is Ecuador
it is on the north west coast of South America
what are Ecuador's bordering countries
Colombia
Peru
Ecuador is on the
Equator
ecotourism in Ecaudor involves tourists experiencing
jungle life and eating local food
tourists can stay in Lodges such as the
Kapwi Ecolodge or the Sacha lodge
tourists are shown around by
native indian tour guides whi have a keen eyesight to spot and point out wildlife
what are ecolodges
they are a safari style collection of wooden chalets . The Achuar granted the owners permission to build here in return for good rent and an agreement to train them to take over the running and managment by 2011
who runs ecotourism
the tribes run the tourism scheme and it is direct tourism . For example the Achuar people run the Kapwi Ecolodge