The future of tourism in the Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)the first natural heritage of humanity, is the subject of debate and controversy due to the recent decision to make it more exclusive to visitors starting in August, when the entrance fee to the National Park will be raised from 6 to 30 dollars for local tourists. […]
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UNESCO analyzes how energy and technology interfere in water crises
The crises of water threaten peace in the world more than ever, according to the UNESCOwhich in a report published this Friday how energy and technology They interfere and weigh more and more on the exploitation of water resources. The coordinator of the report, Richard Connor, explains that water “can contribute to prosperity.” that where […]
Prague’s “crazy cemetery” hides legends under the ivy
The immense “Cemetery of the Fools” of Pragueone of the scenarios of “Amadeus” masterpiece by Milos Forman, and visited by Margaret Thatcher, it remains a forgotten place away from the tourist circuits in Czech Republic. The cemetery, far from the tourist routes of the Czech capital and its historic center – a UNESCO World Heritage […]
Garba is included in UNESCO’s intangible heritage list
The Garba dance, originally from Gujarat (India), was recognized and included in the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity of the UNESCO. Garba is a ritual dance performed during the nine-day Navaratri festival and symbolizes devotion and vibrant cultural expression. The inscription of this dance form celebrates its cultural significance and translates […]
Chile will host a meeting of Latin American education ministers on the post-pandemic
Chili will host on January 25 and 26 the extraordinary meeting of ministers of Education of Latin America and the Caribbean, ‘Ministerial of Education: Santiago 2024’which will seek to propose concrete actions to overcome the educational crisis left by the pandemic in the region. “Efforts must be redoubled so that educational recovery and transformation are […]
Despite the risks, Mincetur will insist on increasing the daily capacity at Machu Picchu
The Government of Dina Boluarte is clear that the capacity in Machu Picchu must be increased this year despite the fact that UNESCO asks not to do so. Through the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Juan Carlos Mathewspointed out at the Davos World Forum that shifts will be created to visit the Inca citadel […]
UNESCO: reserves and geoparks in Latin America underestimate climate risks
Climate risks for biosphere reserves and geoparks Latin America are higher than previously believed and the authorities that manage them underestimate these conditions, which will worsen in the immediate and medium-term future, according to a study presented this Tuesday by the UNESCO. Through the analysis of 10 biosphere reserves and 5 geoparks in 9 Latin […]
Basic education is the ‘Achilles heel’ of technological development in Latin America
The difficulties in education basic are the ‘Achilles heel’ of the technological development of Latin Americasaid this Monday experts gathered in Bogotá where they advocated promoting the improvement of basic skills and then developing “specific special abilities”. “There are many aspects, such as the issue of two languages and specific special skills, that we must […]
UNESCO: Latin America has a “huge” crisis in digital talent and learning
Latin America has a “enormous” crisis of digital talent and learning, since 8 out of 10 sixth grade students do not have the minimum level of reading skills, warned this Tuesday Valtencir Mendes, head of Education of the Regional Office of Education for Latin America and the Caribbean of the UNESCO at the closing of […]
Mincul confirms an increase of up to 40% in capacity at Machu Picchu, despite warnings from UNESCO
The Ministry of Culture (Mincul) announced the unanimous approval of its technical proposal to establish a dynamic capacity capacity of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu – that is, flexible – of between 4,500 and 5,600 tourists, from the current 4,044. The increase in capacity had already been advanced by the Vice Minister of Tourism […]