Amazon Interactive
The Ecotourism Game

Yes to ecotourism development.

No one in Pangayacu has ever run an ecotourism project before, so everyone is a little nervous about the prospect. An older man named Mariano suggests looking outside the community for expert help. Others say that the only way to make sure that the project benefits the people of the community is through local control and management. What do you think?

There has been little change land use. Currently about a third of all community land is forested.

There has been little change in income. Currently each household earns about $600 a year.

What do you want to do?

Run it yourselves
Look for expert help