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The Ecotourism Game

Stage a traditional cultural program

You and Pedro learn the old songs and dances from your grandparents. They enjoy teaching you these traditions, and you invite them to join in the cultural program.

Tourists see a dance which commemorates a treaty between the Quichua and their old enemies, the Huaorani. They also hear several songs performed by a five-person band playing violin, guitar, and turtle shell.

Tourist groups are arriving several times a month now. Pedro and Fernando are satisfied with this level of tourism. They appreciate the income from tourism, but they are still more comfortable working in the field than dealing with tourists. Agustín, however, would like to improve the tourist facilities. More comfortable accommodations would attract more tourists, particularly tourists willing to pay higher rates for their stay.

There has been little change in land use. Currently about a third of all community land is primary rainforest.

Tourists pay only $40 a day, but the money has a big impact. At this rate, you and the others will make about $1000 from tourism, or three times what you make in agriculture.

What do you want to do?

Limit tourism to current levels
Expand and improve the tourist facilities