Copo de Algodón Program

Ecotourism Pilot Scheme "Copo de Algodón"

Plant Hope, Restore Nature and Benefit Local Communities Do you want to experience genuine ecotourism, participating in the conservation of nature, supporting the development of the community and feeling yourself to be a conscientious and solidary traveller? Take part in an educational and conscientious journey through time, that reinforces the appreciation for biocultural diversity; natural areas, flora and fauna, scenery, gastronomy, handicrafts, stories and legends, customs and traditions of Andalucia and Mexico.

Ecotourism pilot scheme based on the conservation of nature and on the development of the community. ANDECO certifies that this program is being developed with Ecotourism Certification Standards based on the following principles:
1. Involvement in the natural area
2. Environmental Interpretation / Natural and Sociocultural heritage
3. Environmental Sustainability / Ecological Awaremess
4. Contribution to Conservation / Financial benefits
5. Working and strengthening local communities
6. Respecting local culture / Code of Ethics
7. Responsible Marketing / Promoting Ethics and Respect / Customer
   Satisfaction

Copo de Algodón Programa
Duration of the Program: 14 days
Groups: 12 people
Place: Andalucía (Spain) and Mexico
Aimed at: All those people (children, young people, adults and senior citizens), families, businesses, NGOs, schools and public and private organizations that wish to learn and experience Ecotourism.
Season: all year round
Pilot Scheme: “Code of Ethics and Best Practices in Andalucía”. A project of educational ecotourism and international cooperation that views ecotourism as a conscientious, responsible, solidary, experiential, sustainable and as a tourism of peace.

ANDECO seeks to show the way that the indigenous traditions have traced out. These traditions have endowed the earth with a sacred significance, establishing a deep connection between the past, present and future recognizing and respecting the Principles of the Universe. The salvation of the planet demands the creation of a new culture founded on Universal Principles that guide us all to live loving nature and protecting biodiversity; that guide us in the care and respect for life and cultural diversity; that guide us in living lives of service and integrity for the benefit of all humanity.

The Quetzal was the sacred bird of the Aztecs and represented freedom, life, beauty and abundance evoking sacred power. Under these ideals ANDECO is planning a twinning with the Ecotourism of Mexico building a bridge for international cooperation under the motto “Building True Ecotourism Together. Rescuing Indigenous Wisdom”.