Posts tagged explore
IN CANCUN’S BACKYARD: Discovering Maya Ka’an (Part II)
IN CANCUN’S BACKYARD: Discovering Maya Ka’an (Part II)

The protection of nature is intricately connected with the protection of the Mayan identities within the authentic Maya Ka’an destination. With shared ownership rights over the land and jungles, the village cooperatives are aware of the power that their decisions have in dictating the faith of the natural ecosystems

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Adventure Travel, Private Conservation, MexicoAndreea & Justin Lotakmaya kaan, mexico, adventure travel, sustainable tourism, Maya, quintana roo, recent, yucatan, nature, conservation, community tourism, explore, off the beaten path, traditions Comment
IN CANCUN’S BACKYARD: Discovering Maya Ka’an (Part I)
IN CANCUN’S BACKYARD: Discovering Maya Ka’an (Part I)

"They should head to Maya Ka’an if they want to be off the beaten path and help conservation efforts, while getting in contact with the Mayan communities." An interview with Gonzalo Merediz Alonso, Executive Director of Amigos de Sian Ka'an, about an incredible destination away from the Mayan Riviera's crowds. 

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Interviews, National Parks, Adventure Travel, MexicoAndreea Lotakmexico, maya kaan, sian kaan, conservation, community tourism, sustainable tourism, community, Maya, recent, interview, adventure, explore, yucatan peninsula, quintana rooComment
WHERE THE OCEAN AND THE FOREST MEET: The Valdivian Coastal Reserve
WHERE THE OCEAN AND THE FOREST MEET: The Valdivian Coastal Reserve

On a land destined to be logged, some of the most pristine valdivian temperate forests are now protected by this Nature Conservancy reserve. With its rugged coasts, ancient trees, impressive sand dunes, and local culture, it is a beautiful place to explore. Interview with Liliana Pezoa, administrator of the reserve. 

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Interviews, Chile, Private ConservationAndreea Lotakvaldivia, valdivian coastal reserve, the nature conservancy, chile, northern patagonia, recent, interview, conservation, adventure travel, sustainable, sustainable tourism, exploreComment