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ecotourism

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