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UNESCO/UNEP/UNF/Rare

Linking Sustainable Tourism and Biodiversity Conservation at World Heritage Sites. UNESCO/UNEP/UNF/Rare. Conservation Tours. Conservation Tours

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UNESCO/UNEP/UNF/Rare

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  1. Linking Sustainable Tourism and Biodiversity Conservation at World Heritage Sites UNESCO/UNEP/UNF/Rare

  2. Conservation Tours Conservation Tours is an alliance of local tour operators committed to the development and promotion of sustainable tourism as a means of supporting conservation efforts in Mesoamerica

  3. Conservation Tours The mission of Conservation Tours is to support the protection of the natural and cultural heritage of the natural areas in which we work

  4. Conservation Tours • Local ecotourism products and services that meet international standards • Local products and services linked to regional and international markets • Supporting conservation efforts through a contribution of 5-10 percent of our net profits

  5. Conservation Tours Tikal National ParkPetén, Northern Guatemala • Activity Options: • Archaeology – Tikal, Uaxactun, Yaxha, Mirador, and other Maya sites • Excellent birding and wildlife viewing • Jungle hiking/trekking • Mountain biking • Kayaking • Horseback riding

  6. Conservation Tours Sian Ka’an Biosphere ReserveYucatan Peninsula, Mexico Activity Options: • Exploring coastal areas • Saltwater fly-fishing • Sea kayaking • Snorkeling and scuba diving • Archaeological site visits • Excellent birding and wildlife viewing • Cultural exchanges with Maya communities

  7. Conservation Tours Río Plátano Biosphere ReserveNorth Coast of Honduras Activity Options: • Jungle hiking/trekking • Excellent birding/wildlife viewing • Exploring coastal areas • Rich indigenous cultures • Rafting • Sea turtle / butterfly conservation projects • Snorkeling and scuba diving in the Bay Islands

  8. Conservation Tours Conservation Tours offers a variety of customized travel planning services: • Specialty guiding services (birding, archeological, etc.) • Transportation services (land, air, water) • Volunteer opportunities • Educational-based travel • Country-wide trip logistics • Research/investigation opportunities • Conferences/meetings

  9. Conservation Tours For more information on Conservation Tours in Mesoamerica, please contact: Lucia Prinz Mesoamerican Coordinator Flores, Petén, Guatemala (+502) 926.0670 (+502) 914.4560 lprinz@rareconservation.org Mark Willuhn US Coordinator Boulder, Colorado +1.303.440.3362 +1.800.682.0584 toll-free in US mwilluhn@rareconservation.org

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