Cuba, an attractive destination for eco-tourism in the Caribbean

The travel agency Ecotur arrived at its 18th anniversary with the challenge of positioning Cuba as an attractive destination for eco-tourism in the Caribbean. To achieve this, the actions promoted by this agency as a leading marketer looking entrench country tour packages linked with nature, adventure and environmental protection. 

According to Ivonne Gonzalez trade specialist Ecotur among priority projects Ecotur develop tourism products for the Cuban market appears; addition, the commitment to continue fostering agency in the national public responsible recreational practices that help preserve the wealth of the Indian archipelago, said Gonzalez told the National News Agency. 

Operations Ecotur continue to focus on the international market, specifically in countries like France, UK, Canada and Brazil, Franklin Marin specialist Commercial Department who also explained that although the so called ecotourism does not generate large amounts of visits to Cuba noted yes brings considerable income. 

Other lines Ecotur is prioritized by organizing events such as Photo-flight and water lens, two appointments with the image and nature designed to attract travelers interested in wildlife appreciate Cuba said Marin who later said the preparations for the International Nature Tourism event scheduled for September 2015, seeking to promote destinations in western Cuba and the community Las Terrazas, Soroa and Viñales. 

Ecotur touted in their packages a diverse range of activities such as bird watching, hiking, fishing, horseback riding and jeep safari. This agency is the exclusive marketer of the areas administered by the Company for the Protection of Flora and Fauna, 80% of the total in the country.