The anniversary of Villa la Angostura, my town Monday, 15 May 2017 20:19 Sustainable Tourism  Villa la Angostura. Photo: Diego Meier
By Diego Meier Villa la Angostura, in Patagonia, is my place in the world. I had the luck to be born here and then after moving far away for my studies, I chose to return. This place continues to inspire me to get outside and experience up close its forests, mountains and landscapes. And I enjoy simply greeting the people on its streets and getting to know them. |
10 reasons to visit and protect Puelo Tuesday, 03 January 2017 00:00 Sustainable Tourism New regulations for visits to Torres del Paine Thursday, 20 October 2016 04:48 Sustainable Tourism  Pehoé campsite. Photo: TomaB Beginning this month, for overnight stays in Torres del Paine National Park you must have prior reservations at campsites or lodges. By Clara Ribera Due to high demand for partaking in the popular trekking circuits of Torres del Paine National Park, Chile's national park service (Conaf) has announced that starting from October 15, overnight stays in the park will be regulated. The new measure aims to redistribute the growing quantity of visits throughout more months of the year, which will benefit both the park’s natural environment and the quality of the experience for the guests themselves. "We do not intend to reduce the volume of visitors," explains Rodrigo Rodriguez, who is in charge of parks and protected areas for Conaf in the Última Esperanza province, Magallanes region. Considering the high concentration of guests during a short two-month period -- currently some 40 percent of visitors arrive during January and February, which is the high season during Patagonia's summer -- they want to extend the trekking season into March and April. The regulation impacts anyone wanting to trek the popular and busy “W” and “Macizo Paine Grande” circuits. "We urge the traveler to plan and inform themselves before coming. Together, we can achieve a change in behavior,” says Ximena Castro, business manager of Fantástico Sur, one of the companies which has a concession for operating lodges inside the park. Anyone planning an extended hike for more than a day on the trails must now reserve a spot at the various campsites and lodges in advance, before entering the park. Moreover, the visitor will only be allowed one night in each sector. Rodriguez adds that those visitors not yet up to speed with the new system can try to make a last minute booking when registering before entering the park at the welcome center at Cerro Paine, though they will be hit with an additional 20 percent surcharge for usage of the tablets available there. If all the slots are filled, "you can still do a full-day in the park or climb to the base of the Torres without a reservation," says Rodriguez.  Lodges and campsites in the circuit. Tourism and sustainability in Chile Saturday, 28 November 2015 11:13 Sustainable Tourism By Robert Currie Ríos Editors Note: The following is from Issue 9 Sustainable development is that which meets the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The term was first coined by the World Commission on Environment and Development nearly 30 years ago, and since then has seen a number of efforts from the international community to promote a more fair and respectful development model. These efforts include, for example, the creation of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Millennium Development Goals, and most recently the Sustainable Development Goals. Futaleufu: Big advances in declaring Zone of Touristic Interest Wednesday, 29 July 2015 14:02 Sustainable Tourism Futaelufu Riverkeeper, press release, July 29 - Futaleufu Riverkeeper, a Chilean foundation based in the town of Futaleufu, reports that the Los Lagos Regional Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism has granted the request to proceed with the Futaleufu ZOIT application, per Resolution No. 003 of July 21, 2015. A coalition of tourism companies, local actors, and communal and provincial tourism authorities are participating and collaborating in the process. There are high hopes that plans continue on track and include even more participants during the next phase. The news was well received by the towns of Futaleufu and Palena, which both focus on sustainable tourism and are working with various stakeholders to define desired models of development for the area and its communities. |
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