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Frontier town becomes ecotourism pioneer The town of Alta Floresta, in Brazil's state of Mato Grosso, would like to be the ecotourism capital of the southern Amazon. This is quite remarkable considering that just a few short years ago, this frontier community epitomized the forest's destruction...   |
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Jump-starting ecotourism in the Brazilian Amazon Nine Amazonian states join to prove that natural ecosystems can be good economics... |
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Tourism's green frontier How to protect nature and make a profit... |
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Gold miner turned nature guide Once he despoiled nature; now the forest provides his living... |
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The bird evangelist How one ornithologist spreads his passion for nature... |
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February 2002
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Beyond economics Ecotourism aims not only to turn a profit, but also to help communities and protect nature... |
IDB America
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Passions and profits For many, the real bottom line in ecotourism is conservation. |
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February 2002
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What am I looking at? In ecotourism, customer satisfaction often depends on the quality of interpretive guides... |
IDB America
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Satisfaction guaranteed? In their search for adventure, ecotourists should not be surprised when the guide shows up late, the bed is lumpy, or the toilet doesn't flush. Still, even the bravest travelers want some assurance that they will get what they are paying for... |
IDB America
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A green seal of approval Why international standards for quality certification will benefit ecotourists, private firms, and the environment. |
IDB America
January 2006
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Tomorrow's Amazon In the far western Amazonian state of Acre, a group of idealists is inventing a pragmatic, hard-nosed way to protect the rainforest. |
IDB America
February 2002
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A book in a plain wrapper A field guide to Brazilian birds proves to be as elusive as the harpy eagle... |
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Wild nightlife in the Amazon The mineral pond is where the action is... |
IDB America
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Can a community run a tourism business? An indigenous village in Bolivia creates an ecolodge and an international reputation. |
Real Travel Adventures
July 2010
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Ecotourism in Oaxaca: Arroyo Guacamaya is one of the closest ecotourism sites to the City of Oaxaca, accessible by private vehicle in about an hour, or public transportation. |
IDB America
Roger Hamilton |
A new recipe for tourism enterprises Bolivia's private sector will take the lead where the famous Chalalan ecotourism project paved the way. |
IDB America
August 2004
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Education for a New Amazon An innovative High School course prepares Peruvian students for big changes coming their way as they witness firsthand the transformation of their frontier jungle town into one of the crossroads of a continent. |
