1. Linking Sustainable Tourism and Biodiversity Conservation at
World Heritage Sites
UNESCO/UNEP/UNF/Rare

2. Conservation Tours
Conservation Tours
is an alliance of local tour operators committed to the development and promotion of sustainable tourism as a means of supporting conservation efforts in Mesoamerica

3. Conservation Tours
The mission of Conservation Tours is to support the protection of the natural and cultural heritage
of the natural areas
in which we work

4. Conservation Tours
Local ecotourism products and services that meet international standards
Local products and services linked to regional and international markets
Supporting conservation efforts through a contribution of 5-10 percent of our net profits

5. Tikal National Park Petén, Northern Guatemala
Conservation Tours
Tikal National Park Petén, Northern Guatemala
Activity Options:
Archaeology – Tikal, Uaxactun, Yaxha, Mirador, and other Maya sites
Excellent birding and wildlife viewing
Jungle hiking/trekking
Mountain biking
Kayaking
Horseback riding

6. Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Conservation Tours
Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Activity Options:
Exploring coastal areas
Saltwater fly-fishing
Sea kayaking
Snorkeling and scuba diving
Archaeological site visits
Excellent birding and wildlife viewing
Cultural exchanges with Maya communities

7. Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve North Coast of Honduras
Conservation Tours
Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve North Coast of Honduras
Activity Options:
Jungle hiking/trekking
Excellent birding/wildlife viewing
Exploring coastal areas
Rich indigenous cultures
Rafting
Sea turtle / butterfly conservation projects
Snorkeling and scuba diving in the Bay Islands

8. Conservation Tours
Conservation Tours offers a variety of customized travel planning services:
Specialty guiding services (birding, archeological, etc.)
Transportation services (land, air, water)
Volunteer opportunities
Educational-based travel
Country-wide trip logistics
Research/investigation opportunities
Conferences/meetings

9. For more information on
Conservation Tours
For more information on
Conservation Tours in Mesoamerica, please contact:
Lucia Prinz
Mesoamerican Coordinator
Flores, Petén, Guatemala
(+502)
(+502)
Mark Willuhn
US Coordinator
Boulder, Colorado
toll-free in US