Lifestyle
Quintana Roo Advances in Tourism Ecofriendly
Nowadays health, especially mental health, is very important in a society that every day is less aware of taking care of it.
Climate change combined with the hand of man has caused damage to seas and marine species. As a response, tourist destinations around the world are implementing measures and initiatives to contribute to the protection of the planet. Quintana Roo is one of them — a paradise that, by promoting eco-friendly tourism, turns national and foreign visitors into agents of change in the protection of the environment.
Five eco-friendly solutions in the Mexican Caribbean
1. Organic bag
After swimming in the sea, many tourists rest on the sand accompanied by a canned drink, a glass container or a cigarette. To prevent the waste — cans, cigarette butts, lids — from being left behind, visitors are encouraged to carry their own bags to deposit it.
2. Ecological sunscreen
Easy to find in pharmacies and supermarkets. Using it is vital both for human health and for the seas: conventional chemical sunscreens damage corals by forming layers that bleach them, rendering them useless to their ecosystem.
3. Non-motorized vehicles
One of the most visited paradises in Quintana Roo is Holbox, where only bicycles are allowed near the beach. The carbon dioxide emissions from engines contribute to the global warming that harms tropical regions, so transportation is restricted to non-motorized options.
4. Green agents
In the Riviera Maya, the municipalities have ecological programs that involve the visitor as an active participant. One initiative: exchange your paper or glass waste for a plant you can donate to the local community so the flora keeps reproducing.
5. Biodegradable products
For Airbnb travelers, property owners establish ecological recommendations and rules from the moment of arrival. For example, cleaning without chlorine, muriatic acid or soda. Travelers are advised to look in the supermarket for non-polluting hygiene items.
In summary
Joining eco-friendly tourism isn't difficult — it's a matter of attitude and respect toward the species that inhabit the paradises we visit. Quintana Roo is leading by example.