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The Responsible Tourism Pledge

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We at Manaca are committed to upholding certain standards. We expect the ecolodges, resorts, and local ground operators we work with to do the same. For this reason we ask each partner to sign and uphold our Responsible Tourism Pledge outlined below.

Text of the RESPONSIBLE TOURISM PLEDGE:

We, the undersigned, are committed to working with Manaca in promoting environmentally responsible, low-impact tourism. We strive to achieve the purest form of ecotourism and nature travel and hereby state, that:
• We are committed to protecting the environment, and we dedicate ourselves to creating travel experiences that benefit tourists, local communities, and nature;

• We aim to improve community well-being by investing proceeds from our operations in conservation programs and the local community;

• We practice careful resource management and Earth-friendly design to minimize travelers’ harmful impact on the environment;

• We are committed to supporting and educating local communities and travelers about conservation and local environmental issues;

• We fully uphold Manaca’s philosophy that responsible, low-impact tourism can serve the environment by raising awareness of Earth’s natural beauty and giving communities a real stake in preserving their ecological riches for future generations to enjoy.
[SIGNED]
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