IMPORTANCE OF A GEOPARK
The goal of UNESCO with the creation of Geoparks is to promote sustainable territories through practical scientific and educational programs for water care, waste separation, reforestation, protection of geological, natural and cultural wealth, social appropriation of these heritages, attract responsible tourism that respects biodiversity and local cultures, and promote the generation and sale of products from the region.
CONSERVATION
SUSTAINABILITY
BIODIVERSITY
GEOLOGY
CULTURE AND INCLUSION
DISSEMINATION
GEOPARKS IN MEXICO AND THE WORLD
México presently has two geoparks
The UNESCO global geoparks of México are located in: Comarca Minera in the state of Hidalgo and La Mixteca Alta in Oaxaca. There are 12 geoparks throughout Latin America, making a total of 195 Global Geoparks distributed in 48 countries.
GEOEDUCATION AND DISSEMINATION
The geopark has a vast natural and cultural wealth and important geological formations. Therefore, education and awareness programs are implemented for the conservation and promotion of sustainable tourism, through talks and workshops with the inhabitants, as well as the exchange of transdisciplinary experiences, to have possible solutions and better care of these resources.