Mexico Tourism Weblog / Category / Ecotourism in MexicoHuitepec Ecoligical ReservePosted on Lunes 23 de Febrero, 2009 - Tagged as Ecotourism in Mexico, Mexico Tourism, San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas,
The Huitepec Ecological Reserve is located in San Cristobal de las Casas. The 1.5-mile trail ascends 250 meters above sea level and winds through a pine-oak forest. You can hike for 2-3 hours through the 333-acre nature reserve. The area boasts 60 local species of birds and 40 migratory species that nest there during the winter. Established in 1986, the Huitepec Reserve is the first private conservation initiative in Mexico. Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 9:00 to 16:00 hrs. Author: Luciana Márquez Snorkeling tours in the Marietas IslandsPosted on Viernes 6 de Febrero, 2009 - Tagged as Adventure Tourism in Puerto Vallarta, Ecotourism in Mexico, Snorkeling tours in the Marietas Islands are really exciting. Imagine yourself a few miles away from Puerto Vallarta enjoying wonderful eco-tours in a group of beautiful islands. Snorkeling in the Marietas Islands gives you the possibility to get close to the marine life populations in the area.
It must be said that the Mexican Government declared these islands protected areas and for this reason if you want to enjoy tours in any of the Marietas Islands you should get in contact with Vallarta Adventures, which is the only company allowed to conduct tours to the islands. You can call 00 52 998 287 3672 to ask for more specific information and you can also make a reservation of the snorkelling tour in the Marietas Islands. Author: Viviana Gómez Exploring MexicoPosted on Jueves 10 de Abril, 2008 - Tagged as Ecotourism in Mexico, Mexico Attractions and Leisure Activities, Mexico Tourism,
In Chihuahua, Las Barrancas del Cobre provide travellers with a stunning spectacle. Through mountains and gorges, it is possible to admire the beauty of the Sierra Madre Occidental (see hotels in Chihuahua). Mexico pushes its ecotourism credentialsPosted on Jueves 31 de Enero, 2008 - Tagged as Ecotourism in Mexico, Mexico can offer more than just the traditional sun and sand beach holiday, with eco-tourism in the county on the rise. The country sees eco-developments as a way to encourage tourism at the same time as protecting the environment and creating jobs in poorer, rural areas, reports the San Jose Mercury. Speaking to the paper Eduardo Chailldo of Mexico’s tourism board said: “We want to change the perception of Mexico that it is just sun and beach.” Mexico offers a variety of attractions including jungle tours, trips to areas of geological interest - Cenotes - and visits to the ancient ruins dotted across the country (see Mexico hotels Mayan). The country shares borders with the USA to the north and Guatemala in the south. It has a varied climate, with a hot and humid coastline but a drier, more temperate central area.Source:holidaylettings.co.uk Mexico promotes sea turtle tourismPosted on Lunes 28 de Enero, 2008 - Tagged as Ecotourism in Mexico, Mexico Tourism, A new conservation tourism programme based on promoting the welfare of Sea Turtles has been announced by Ocean Conservancy. Sea Turtle Ecological Expeditions will alert holidaymakers as to the location of conservation areas for sea turtles which will hopefully result in support for sea turtle protection. The programme, SEE Turtles, will also give tourists turtle-watching guidelines to help reduce the negative impact tourism could have on turtles. |