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| A sea lion on a Galápagos Island beach pays scant attention to a group of tourists invading his domain. One of the world's premier ecotourist destinations, the Galápagos attracts 60,000 visitors annually. More would come, but the government has imposed restrictions to protect the fragile ecosystems. The IDB is funding a major program on the archipelago to implement a marine management plan, stem the spread of introduced species, and strengthen local institutions and municipalities. |
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A
unique breed.
Travelers
in search of authenticity.
Latin
America's opportunity.
The
perils of being a pioneer.
Hard
realities.
The
cost of terrorism.
Can
you get rich on ecotourism?
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Ecotourism
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The IDB
builds up a fund of experience.
Satisfaction
guaranteed?
Not quite
yet in the rough-and-tumble world of ecotourism.
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