RESPONSIBLE TRAVELER

Travel and tourism should be conceived and practiced as a means of personal and collective development if carried out with an open mind, they are an irreplaceable factor of self-education, mutual tolerance and learning of the legitimate differences between peoples and cultures and of its diversity We all have a role to play in the generalization of responsible travel and tourism. Governments, businesses and communities should certainly seek it by all means, but you too, as a visitor, can sensibly support this goal in many ways:

CULTURE

Open to cultures and traditions different from yours: your experience will be transformed, you will gain the respect of the population and it will more easily welcome you. Be tolerant and respect diversity; observe the traditions and social and cultural practices of the place.

NATURE

Help conserve the natural environment. Protect wildlife and their habitat, and do not buy products made from endangered plants or animals.

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Your trip can contribute to economic and social development. Buy local crafts and products to support the economy of the place, and adhere to the principles of fair trade. When negotiating, keep in mind the concept of fair wages.

LEGAL

Find out about the current legislation so as not to commit any act that is considered criminal in the visited destination. Do not traffic with drugs, weapons, antiques, protected species, or products or substances dangerous or prohibited by national and international regulations.

 

HUMAN RIGHTS

Respect human rights. Any form of exploitation violates the fundamental objectives of tourism. Child sexual exploitation is a punishable offense, both in the place where it is carried out and in the country of residence of the person who commits it.

CULTURAL RESOURCES

Respect cultural resources. All tourist activities must be practiced with respect for artistic, archaeological and cultural heritage.

 

HEALTH SAFETY

Find out about the effective health situation of your destination and access to consular and emergency services there, make sure that your health and personal safety will not be at risk. Make sure you have your specific needs covered there before deciding to travel to a specific destination.

INFORMATION

Gather all possible information about your destiny, and take time to understand their customs, norms and traditions. Avoid behaviors that may offend the local population.