Ecotourism on the Sacred Natural Places

Ecotourism holds significant potential for sustainable development within sacred natural places, provided it adheres to the cultural values and respect the traditions of indigenous peoples. This study demonstrates that ecotourism can thrive in such sites, exemplified by successful models like New Zealand's Tongariro National Park, which attracts around a million tourists annually, Kenya's Sacred Forests of Kaya, and the U.S.'s Devil's Towers National Monument. The research explores various approaches to integrating cultural landscapes with high biodiversity into tourism frameworks while maintaining ecological integrity. It highlights the importance of balancing tourist demands with local cultural significance, offering practical pathways for responsible ecotourism in these sensitive environments.

Sych, V. A. (2019). ECOTOURISM ON THE SACRED NATURAL PLACES. Geography and Tourism, (50), 168–177. https://doi.org/10.17721/2308-135x.2019.50.168-177