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unusual facts about Ecotourism


Paul F. J. Eagles

This was co-published by the World Conservation Union, the World Tourism Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme as a contribution to the UN Year of Ecotourism.


Avalon Historico-Geographical Society

Its main fields of activities include various expeditions in Kazakhstan and abroad, including bicycle ones ("Bronze Ring of Sary-Arka" and "To the Center of Kazakh Land" were among the most important of them), development of ecotourism (Kyzylarai and Ulytau mountain oases mainly) and bicycle infrastructure in Central Kazakhstan, publishing in tourism and travels ("Discovery Kazakhstan" and "Discovery Tajikistan" guide-books).

Balan, Kaleybar

Balan has a significant potential for ecotourism due to its proximity to the pastures of Agdash.

Brooke's Point, Palawan

Named after Sir James Brooke, the municipality has become famous for its promotion of ecotourism.

Gulf of Morrosquillo

Seventeen kilometers away from Tolú is located the tourist town of Coveñas, where besides the beautiful beaches it is possible to taste the local food and enjoy of the ecotourism by a canoe trip in La Cienaga La Caimanera, a relict of the native animals and plants.

Joginder Nagar Valley

The town of Bir attracts visitors for ecotourism, courses in meditation and philosophy, and eco-volunteering.

Mazgar

Mazgar has a significant potential for ecotourism due to its proximity to the pastures of Agdash.

Nasugbu, Batangas

Aside from the technopark, there are plans to develop the Wawa fishing port as an ecotourism center, which would be patterned after Pier 39 in San Francisco.

Nobbies Centre

The Nobbies Centre is an ecotourism destination located at Point Grant, on the western tip of Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia.

Prodetur

Prodetur is an ecotourism organization, directed and managed by Luis Diaz Martinez, and is headquartered in the village of Perquin in the Morazán Province of El Salvador.

Tourism in Cesar Department

Another touristic attraction is the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta with its variety of flora and fauna, it is also a National Natural Parks of Colombia and it's promoted as ecotouristic destination, the most popular destinations are the towns of Pueblo Bello, La Mina, Atanquez, and Nabusimake.


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