Archive for the 'Central America' Category

Authentic Ecotourism Destinations: Southern Mexico

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Authentic Ecotourism Destinations: Southern Mexico
What is it that makes a trip great for a tourist who enjoys culture and adventure?
Adventure tourism opportunities, like visiting amazing waterfalls or mountain biking through jungle or through mountain villages…combined with cultural experiences such as visiting Mayan architectural sites, trying new, unique foods (like fried grasshoppers), and even witnessing and [...]

Ecotourism in Southern Belize: Crystal Sculls, Mayan Ruins & Organic Cacao, Oh My!

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Ecotourism in Southern Belize: Crystal Sculls, Mayan Ruins & Organic Cacao, Oh My!

My first destination in Belize was the International Conference on Responsible Tourism (ICRBelize.org) in Belmopan, Belize, a mere 5 day drive from Lake Tahoe, which I’ll cover in a different post. From there, I set off to the “wild south.” [...]

Ecotourism Road Trip: Tahoe to Nicaragua (and back)

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Ecomentum’s roadtrip from Lake Tahoe to Mexico and Central America highlights ecotourism and sustainable tourism activities and destinations

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