Dirección del Parque Nacional Galápagos

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		Law Transparency

		Native and endemic species

		Introduced animals

		Introduced plants

		Island Control and Monitoring

		Applied marine research

		Fisheries Management

		Marine control and surveillance

		Site and Naturalist Guides

		Visitor Management System

		Quotas and patents of operation

		Naturalist Guides Area

		Environmental management in populated areas

		Special use for protected areas

		Agricultural development

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

1. ACCESO ZIMBRA
2. QUIPUX

Ensuring

local participation

and access to the benefits of tourism

Most of the expenses for a visit to the islands occur before leaving the country of origin.

Currently, as little as 6% remains in the local economy.

A deserved and fair distribution of benefits from tourism goes in hand with respect to conservation and good tourism practices.

Page updated:29.06.2009

Local participation, quotas and patents for
tourism operations
For more information contact:
Eddy Araujo, +593 (0)5 252 6189 Ext. 225, earaujo@dpng.gob.ec

The Directorate of the Galapagos National Park is the institution responsible for issuing or revoking permits for tourism operations. The issuance of new tourism quotas, with new operating parameters and the process of evaluating existing permits are designed to ensure local participation.