We started the EcoTourism Project in July 2021, in 4 Matavén communities: La Urbana (Zone 3), Barranco Colorado (Zone 3), Laguna Negra (Zone 4) and Laguna Cacao (Zone 4).
In Laguna Negra community, we held additional meetings to solve doubts and concerns of their indigenous peoples; causing some delays in the programming of the second phase of the Project. However, we have successfully started the construction of their sustainable infrastructure, we have provided economic assistance to their people (workforce, food, and fuel for transportation); and we have delivered tools, supplies and materials to each member of the Indigenous Community Tourism Council (CITC) in Laguna Negra.
The EcoTourism Project is part of our “Activity 6: Development of Productive Projects” to protect Matavén natural resources, create new economic opportunities for their indigenous peoples, strengthen their local governance, promote unity and teamwork; and thus improve their quality of life.