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Goodbye, overtourism? Community-based travel gaining ground

DW

Latin America is currently one of the world's most dynamic tourism regions. According to UN Tourism, the United Nations agency responsible for promoting responsible tourism, international arrivals in South America grew by 7% last year, while Central America saw a 5% increase, both above the global average. But the boom comes at a price: overtourism . In some destinations, the sheer number of visitors is creating environmental and social problems , fueling tensions and raising questions about who really benefits from the business. One famous example is Machu Picchu, the Inca citadel in Peru, which lures up to 5,600 visitors a day.

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