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in an ecotourism program, one needs to educate him or

herself.

Ask critical questions such as, do such programs

promote native customs and history? Are they

educative? Is their focus on promoting environmental

conservation?

In other words, it is advisable to choose programs that

work with the native people and further educate you

and them. Also, after choosing the program, be

courteous of how you display your culture to the

natives.

4. Be Part of the Solution

When touring new ecosystems, it is possible to disrupt

their lives. As much as possible, avoid disrupting such

life. Do not scare animals as it might interfere with their

daily lives or interrupt the intentions of another on the

same animal.

In regard to the local people, do not disrupt their lives.

Let them continue interacting with the ecosystem as

they were doing before you got there. Remember,

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