In Isla Cozumel, Mexico we have dedicated much of our land as a wildlife reserve. Faro Celarain Eco Park also know as Punta Sur is a wildlife refuge for birds (both migratory and endemic), crocodiles, nesting sea turtles, mamals, flora, fauna and more. Our parks also contain Mayan Ruins such as an ancient lighthouse, the Caracol. Tour guides intermix the cultural element of the Mayans with the ecosystem by explaining how they all occupied the same space. This includes the respect that the Maya had for nature. http://www.IslaCozumelDayPass/highlights

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Social Benefits:
The quality of life of a community can be enhanced by economic diversification through tourism, following the principles of sustainable development.
Tourism creates recreational and cultural facilities that can be used by local communities as well as domestic and international visitors.
Public spaces may be developed and enhanced through tourism activity.
Tourism enhances local community esteem and provides the opportunity for greater understanding and communication among peoples of diverse backgrounds.


Social Costs:
Rapid tourism growth can result in the inability to meet the capacities of local amenities and institutions; quality of amenity services can be diminished by over-use.
Litter, vandalism, and crime are concerns associated with tourism development that will be the responsibility of the community.
Tourism can bring overcrowding and traffic congestion. Congestion can result in the perception of inconvenience by the residents, which is interpreted as a negative impact on their quality of life.
Foreigners bring with them material wealth and apparent freedom. Young members of the host community are particularly susceptibleto these economic expectations that tourists bring. The result can be a complete disruption of the traditional way of life in the community.
 An increase in crime may result from tourism. The community structure may change (including community bonds, demographics, and institutions).
 The authenticity of the social and cultural environment can be changed.
 Organized events for tourists based on local social behaviour and culture can become distorted in their authenticity, which may not be a valid representation of the local environment.
 Lifestyles may be disrupted beyond levels acceptable to the host community.

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