Nature Tourism & Ecotourism
Nature tourism, or what is commonly referred to as ecotourism, is based on natural attractions such as rainforests, mountain ranges, volcanic islands and nature reserves. Ecotourism might include bird-watching, whale watching, photography, stargazing, hiking and camping. Countries such as Australia, Ecuador, Peru and Tanzania are gaining popularity with travelers interested in ecotourism.
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Ecotourism in Peru
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The Amazon rainforest is a popular ecotourism destination. Nature tourism in Peru might involve Amazon rainforest expeditions, tours of archaeological sites such as Machu Picchu or bird-watching in protected areas that cover 13 percent of the country's landmass (see Reference 1).
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Ecotourism in Australia
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Ayers Rock in Australia is a ecotourism destination. Ecotourism in Australia offers activities such as aboriginal cultural tours to archaeological locations such as the home of the Adjahdura people and ecotours to 330 national parks and reserves in South Australia, such as Naracoorte Caves, another World Heritage Site (see Reference 2).
Nature Tourism in Ecuador
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View wildlife in the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. Ecuador promotes four prime regions for ecotourism: the Galapagos Islands, Pacific Coast, the Andes Mountains and the Amazon rainforest. For example, the Galapagos Islands are habitat for a wealth of animal species such as the giant Galapagos tortoise (see Resource 1).
Tanzania
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Ecotourism might involve driving or walking safaris. The Ngorongoro Conservation Authority is working to promote ecotourism, including activities such as walking safaris in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania. Ngorongoro Conservation Area is on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's World Heritage List (see Reference 3 and Resource 2).
Significance
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Ecotourism is intended to educate people about the natural world. Ecotourism provides economic incentives to local communities while promoting conservation of natural areas and wildlife habitats. "Ecotourism gives local communities a non-extractive method for capitalizing on their natural resources," the Humane Society International says (see Resource 3).
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