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Profiles in Sustainable Tourism

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Visit the Eco-Index of Sustainable Tourism to search for sustainable tourism businesses or see a list of businesses that are participating in the Rainforest Alliance's Best Management Practices Program.

Download the Certified Products in the Americas Catalog.

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Certifying Sustainable Tourism: A Seal of Approval for Savvy Operators

Certifying Sustainable Tourism: A Seal of Approval for Savvy Operators
[PDF - 3.3 MB]

Certifying Sustainable Tourism: A Seal of Approval for Savvy Operators was prepared with tourism business owners and managers in mind. It highlights and discusses the experiences of 16 sustainable tourism certification success stories from around the world and describes the basic steps that each followed to obtain certification, benefits of participating in the process and difficulties that were encountered.

Cayo District

The Cayo District Protects Belizean Treasures
[PDF - 181 KB]

Located in western Belize, near the border with Guatemala, the city of San Ignacio is surrounded by forests, wildlife, rivers, waterfalls, archaeological sites and mysterious caves. It is the destination of a growing number of travelers who want to enjoy the wonders of tropical nature and learn about an ancient civilization.

Treasures of Mindo

Searching for the Treasures of Mindo
[PDF - 179 KB]

Just a few minutes down one of the countless trails that wind through the cloud forests of Mindo, Ecuador, hikers are likely to see more than a dozen rainbow-hued hummingbirds flitting through the surrounding foliage. The abundant bird life is just one of the reasons why a visit to Mindo’s cloud forest is guaranteed to be unforgettable.

Beach

Natural Wonders and Responsible Tourism Meet Near Clear Caribbean Waters
[PDF - 1.5 MB]

Guatemala and Honduras both have protected wildlands near the Gulf of Honduras, promoting the parks as a destination for nature lovers and responsible tourists. The region provides good examples of local governments, residents and conservation groups can work together to conserve biodiversity while sustainably using natural resources.

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