Geotourism and the Authentic Panama

I always enjoy reading Matt Landau's blog "The Panama Report". His writing is honest and often very witty. He recently wrote an article about what 'geotourism' is and how it relates to your vacation in Panama.

Written by Matt Landau   

Monday, 17 May 2010 14:28

From the humble setting of Maria Chefa’s dining room table, Dan Britt and his girlfriend Reagan Merril, two vacationing Manhattanites eating at this – a fantastically untouristy lunch spot in Panama City’s historic district – may not realize it or not, but they are part of an emerging group of geotourists: a relatively new industry term for travel that focuses on a destination’s unique culture and authenticity value.

Along the same lines of the sustainable and eco-tourism brands that have come to characterize countries like Kenya and Costa Rica, geotourism is defined by the community, the integrity, and the educational or informative aspects offered by a particular destination: all of which create an experience that is richer than the sum of its parts.

For the compete article:

http://www.thepanamareport.com/travel/tourism/geotourism-in-panama.html

 

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I always enjoy reading Matt Landau's blog "The Panama Report". His writing is honest and often very witty. He recently wrote an article about what 'geotourism' is and how it relates to your vacation in Panama.