Guatemala has 300 protected areas, although the authorities are promoting about 51 sites as tourist destinations within and outside the country.

The Guatemalan Institute of Tourism (Inguat) and the National Protected Areas Council (CONAP), with support from USAID / Countepart, have joined forces to launch the website www.turismo-sigap.com. Using this tool the user will be transported to a trip through protected areas in Guatemala. These places will also be promoted using social networks, reported Siglo21.com.gt.

Source: siglo21.com.gt

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