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Título del libro: Tourism And Hospitality For Humanity: Moving Beyond Consumerism
Título del capítulo: Empowering communities through ecotourism: A path to sustainable development in Chalacatepec, Jalisco, Mexico

Autores UNAM:
YASIRI MAYELI FLORES MONTER; DRISELDA PATRICIA SANCHEZ AGUIRRE;
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Año de publicación:
2025
Palabras clave:

Conservation; Ecology; Environmental regulations; Environmental remediation; Natural environment; Sustainable city; Sustainable development; Tourism; Community engagement; Conservation effort; Eco-tourisms; Environmental education; Golf course; Local empowerment; Me-xico; Mexican beach; North Coast; Tourism project; Beaches


Resumen:

Chalacatepec Beach, located on the North Coast of Jalisco, Mexico, marks the southern limit of the Mismaloya Playón Reserve. Despite its proximity to Puerto Vallarta, it remains a largely untapped site for alternative tourism. In 2010, plans for a major residential tourism project, intended as the ?new Cancún,? were announced. However, 14 years later, the hotels, villas, and golf courses are still unfinished. Environmental concerns, displacement issues, and limited local benefits led the community to file legal protections, pausing construction. This situation highlights the importance of community involvement and environmental education in development projects. By integrating ecotourism with environmental stewardship, Chalacatepec could become a model for sustainable tourism, combining preservation with local empowerment. This chapter proposes a program to foster a shared commitment to conservation among residents, promoting tourism rooted in non-commercial and community-centered interests. © The Editors and Contributors Severally 2025. All rights reserved.


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