Description of sustainable tourism Places in Mexico

1. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN MEXICO
Italia Perez
MOST OF THE INFORMATION TAKEN FROM:
http://www.mexico-sustainable.com/wb/Mex_Sustentable

2. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
"Sustainable tourism is the concept of visiting a place
as a tourist and trying to make only a positive impact
on the environment, society and economy.“
Tourism can involve:
Primary transportation to the general location, local
transportation, accommodations, entertainment,
recreation, nourishment and shopping. It can be
related to travel for leisure, business and what is called
VFR (visiting friends and relatives).
There is now broad consensus that tourism
development should be sustainable; however, the
question of how to achieve this remains an object of
debate.

3. MEXICO TOURISM
With more than 45 million acres of surface kept in ecological reserves
plus one of the richest natural offerings on our planet, Mexico can
proudly say it´s made sustainable tourism a priority. Civil and non-
government associations, as well as educational and training
institutions, have made ecotourism their motive for work.
The rich natural resources, privileged geographic location and
biodiversity make Mexico an excellent territory to explore. Visitors can
take in the unique landscape and indigenous flora and fauna, while
the different topographies of Mexico lend to different adventures. Visit
Mexico and discover all the opportunities to make your trips
sustainable.

4. GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS
The SEMARNAT (Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Secretaria
de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales) is the Federal Government
agency in charge of driving the protection, restoration and conservation
of ecosystems and natural resources, as well as environmental goods and
services in Mexico, with the aim of fostering their use and sustainable
development.
The Semarnat promotes awareness about the environmental problematic,
fosters participation and widely communicates strategies, actions and the
main results of the Federal Government in facing this global challenge.
INTERNET PAGE: http://www.semarnat.gob.mx/

5. ENTREPRENEURIAL
PROJECTS
Fairmont Mayakoba, Rosewood Mayakoba
& Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Location: Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo
A luxury hotel complex located in the
region of Mayakoba, in the Riviera Maya,
that implements successful tourism
management practices; the three hotels
that make up the resort are connected by
channels that transport guests to achieve
an ecological balance. The semi-virgin
natural environment favors activities such
as nature walks, zip line tours through the
jungle and diving in cenotes.
www.fairmont.com/mayakoba
www.BanyanTree.com/Mayakoba
www.rosewoodmayakoba.com/

6. Hacienda Chichen Resort
Location Chichen Itza, Yucatan
An exquisite spa boutique hotel,
that brings together the natural
conservation of its reserve with
the preservation of Maya
traditions and worldview. It offers
a range of eco-activities such as
visits to archaeological zones,
immersion into cenotes, visits to
natural caves, bird watching and
tours into Colonial history. Its
restaurant offers organic product
dishes, and the spa has
treatments and massages with
regional ingredients, as well as
Maya healing rituals.
www.haciendachichen.com
Huatulco Green Globe
Location Huatulco, Oaxaca
Fonatur’s Centro Integralmente
Planeado (CIP, Integrally
Planned Center) in Huatulco is
the third tourist community in
the world, and the first one in
America, to achieve the Green
Globe environmental
certification that recognizes the
commitment to function with
the highest environmental
standards; it includes the
correct way to use water, waste
management, and efficient
energy use, as well as
biodiversity care.
www.greenglobe.com.mx

7. GREEN TOURIST PLACES
PRISMAS BASÁLTICOS
HUASCA DE OCAMPO
EL CIELO
TAMAULIPAS
CHICHEN ITZA
YUCATÁN