Community Tourism | Caminos Sagrados

You may have heard of community-based tourism or you may be here looking for more information on this concept. However, before delving deeper, it is important to understand that community-based tourism is not just another category of tourism or a passing trend.
It is an evolving movement that has helped transform the way people travel and contribute to the development of local communities.

According to the United Nations, community-based tourism is defined as a model of tourism management that places local communities at the centre of the process. It directly involves local communities in decision-making and ensures that benefits are distributed among them, ensuring that they invest in improving the quality of life of their inhabitants, as well as in infrastructure for natural and cultural preservation.

Community-based tourism opens the doors not only to the tourist, but also to the community, which means that they carry out joint activities with the aim of transmitting traditions, culture and knowledge, as well as making them value their biodiversity and nature. Designed for a traveller who is looking for a real experience, allowing them to immerse themselves in the culture, traditions and way of life of the host community.
An example of the great work of community-based tourism is Caminos Sagrados ‘Sacred Paths’, dedicated to the conservation of Mayan culture in the Maya Ka'an region.

MAYA KA'AN is an exemplary ecotourism destination located in the Mexican Caribbean. It stands out for its combination of community-based and sustainable tourism.

Maya Ka'an stands as a paradigm of sustainable tourism, promoting a new model of community development. Just two hours south of Cancun, this paradise offers a majestic natural environment that invites visitors to immerse themselves in the authenticity of Mayan culture. Deeply rooted in the heritage of this ancient civilisation, Maya Ka'an is a hidden treasure that encompasses a vast expanse of jungles, lagoons, cenotes and archaeological sites, offering visitors a fascinating journey into the past and a connection with the local biodiversity, which you can find in our circuits.