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Mexico Q&A
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 * Compared to some of its neighbours, Mexico has been slow to embrace green tourism. How fast is this changing? Is it true that SECTUR is now pushing ahead to develop ecotourism in Mexico?**

It's not just SECTUR working on ecotourism. Pay attention to CONANP, CONAFOR and a dozen other federal entities investing in these niches. One could argue that this is a strong sign that Mexico has a strong interest in ecotourism. On the other hand, the lack of communication and coordination means that many of these initiatives don't have the support needed to be successful.

http://www.planeta.com/mexico.html

[|Secretariat of Environment, Natural Resources and Fisheries (SEMARNAP)] [|National Institute of Ecology (INE)] [|Comision Nacional de Areas Naturales Protegidas] [|Mexico's Tourism Secretariat (SECTUR)] [|Amtave - Mexico's National Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism Association]

[|**Mexico is at a critical point in its green revolution**], Forum for the Future, 2009


 * How many private operations are truly ‘green’ and where are they concentrated? Are there any new ‘eco-schemes’, so to speak, that provide official green accreditation?**

Many green certification programs lack substance.

http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/certification.html


 * Can you recommend any responsible tour operators? Any organisations, co-operatives or formal bodies that may have information or assistance for travellers?**

http://www.planeta.com/worldtravel.html#MX

http://www.planeta.com/yucatan.html http://www.ecoparaiso.com
 * There are numerous ‘eco-lodges’ throughout the Yucatán peninsula, but just how green they are is under some debate. Can you locate any burgeoning new centres of ecotourism? Any really exceptional eco-lodges?**


 * Mexico’s extensive bus system offers an alternative to polluting plane or car journeys, but are there any other transport schemes, clean fuel initiatives or ticket deals which might encourage casual travellers to ‘go green’ as they get around the country?**

Focus on the buses. The system is remarkably convenient and affordable. This option is much more eco-friendly than renting a car or flying.

http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/transportation.html