Indigenous to Benefit from New Sustainable Ecotourism Projects in 3 Mexican States Mexico News Daily
go to original July 8, 2014

Mayakoba Resort on Maya Riviera Sets Standard for Ecotourism in Mexico (GLP Films)

A new tourism agreement is designed to improve the lives of indigenous peoples with sustainable ecotourism projects in Yucatán, Campeche and Quintana Roo.

Tourism Secretary Claudia Ruiz-Massieu Salinas said during a signing ceremony that the program would deliver funding of 18.9 million pesos for 21 projects in the three states. More than 30 communities in municipalities identified by the National Campaign Against Hunger are expected to benefit.

Ruiz-Massieu said the area was a source of pride for Mexico and a cultural and historical attraction for visitors for its Mayan roots. “(It is) a source of cultural, historical and tourism wealth, and no other region of the country has such a strong presence of our original cultures.”

The money will not only fund ecotourism projects but the creation of tourism infrastructure as well to encourage visitors to stay longer.

The accord’s signatories are the federal government, the three state governments and the National Commission for the Development of Indigenous Peoples.

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