Cancun, Qrooo.- This Wednesday, September 10, the first will be presented in Quintana Roo Catalog of Experiences of the Mayan World which has the endorsement of the United Nations Educational, Science and Culture Organization (UNESCO).
The presentation will feature the presentation of Josefina Rodríguez, head of the Federal Tourism Ministry (Sectur); Governor Mara Lezama and tourism secretaries of Yucatán, Campeche, Tabasco and Quintana Roo.
The catalog of Mayan world experiences He went through sustainability criteria and a series of certifications, therefore, it is a document that has the UNESCO seal that gives visibility to the communities and their environments, explained Bernardo Cueto Riestra, Secretary of Tourism of Quintana Roo.
Among the experiences that are part of the guide stand out Maya Ka’an And two more routes that are located, one in the Hondo River and another in Lázaro Cárdenasso that this is a project that not only seeks to take development to communities through tourism, but also promotes social and sustainable programs, added the official.
In total, by Quintana Roo, five tourist routes will be included that connect with the Mayan Train stations, facilitating visitors explore and enjoy the cultural wealth of the region.
It is also expected that this catalog consolidates the Mayan train as the main and only vehicle that links practically the entire cultural, historical, gastronomic and tourist offer of the Mayan world.
The development of this guide is part of a broader effort to integrate communities into the tourist landscape, ensuring that their cultures are respected and preserved, said Cueto Riestra.
Regardless of this first regional experiences, UNESCO has recognized several sites Mayan world As a world heritage, highlighting the importance of its archaeological ruins, their forests and their cultural heritage.
Among the sites that are already recognized by this body are Chichén Itzá; Calakmul and Sian Ka’anin addition to collaborating with the Mayan communities of the Mexican States of Campeche, Chiapas, Quintana Roo, Tabasco and Yucatan to develop sustainable cultural and community tourism.
The Mexican region of the Mayan world includes an area of 241,784 square kilometers in Campeche, Chiapas, Quintana Roo, Tabasco and Yucatan.
