Costa Rica | Qualification of the Biological Reserve for Tourism and Research

 

Costa Rica, a rainforested, rugged Central American country with coastlines on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean well known for its biodiversity, stunning beaches, lagoons, volcanoes, rivers, waterfall, wildlife sanctuaries, a more than ideal destination for visitors in search of variety is making use of the great natural wealth in its territory for recreational and scientific purposes by further growing with the Hitoy Ceres Biological Reserve which represents in all its essence an invitation for tourism and research.

This Biological Reserve located to the southwest of the splendid valley Valle de la Estrella, approximately 60 kilometres from Puerto Limón on the Caribbean side of the country between the basins of the rivers La Estrella and Sixaola on the edge of the Cordillera de Talamanca characterised by evergreen forests, varying altitudes were flows rushing rivers, established in 1971 and it is one of the 169 protected wild areas of Costa Rica representing the product of the work between various actors.

According to local sources, most of the reserve's vegetation cover is made up of tropical forests, 99% of which are managed by the state.

The work of Minae, the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica, in favor of tourism and research in this protected area responds to the effort of its staff together with that of the Institute of Aqueducts and Sewerage, gastronomic services and the community whose residents have authorized the passage of the aqueduct through their properties.

This decision was also influenced by the improvement of working conditions such as the drinking water service for the staff of the Hitoy Cerere Reserve which is also one of the 14 under the Regional Administration of the La Amistad Caribe Area, and of SINAC, the National System of Conservation Areas, the administrator for the nation's national parks, conservation areas and other protected natural territories.

According to the Ministry of Environment and Energy, this sort of paradise on earth contributes to improving the experience of visiting institutions, scholars, students and tourists.

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Argentina | National Trail Network Development for a Boost to Hiking and Trekking

 

Argentina, second – largest country in South America after Brazil and the fourth - largest in the Americas in a virtual meeting organized by the Undersecretary of Tourism of the Nation that brought together representatives of 14 provinces of the Republic gave a new boost to hiking and trekking activities as part of its strategy to consolidate nature tourism in the country with a firm action aimed to develop the national trail network.

This first federal meeting marks the beginning of an ambitious project of the South American country with the aim of making the tourist offer visible by creating a network of trails that follows common criteria and is approved with international standards.

This national trail network will offer short, medium and long-distance routes,contributing to the development of sustainable and accessible tourism throughout the country.

During the meeting, the participants shared current data regarding nature tourism and examined and reanalyzed previous actions for the development of the trails.

Conceptual and practical aspects such as guidelines for signage and effective road construction were also presented.

The provincial leaders of La Rioja, Misiones, Neuquén, Tierra del Fuego and Tucumán shared their local experiences, detailing the progress in the creation and maintenance of the trails and also shared regulations and initiatives between the different jurisdictions promoting interprovincial articulation.

The Undersecretary of Tourism has made available to the provinces the technical material and will provide continuous assistance to advance the consolidation of this project which has as its primary objective to position Argentina as a key destination for hiking, trekking, adventure and nature tourism globally.

This meeting between governmental bodies and the Argentinian provinces undoubtedly marks a fundamental step for the development of a trail network that will benefit not only tourists but also local communities elevating in addition environmental protection as a priority.

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