The ''Programa Pueblos Pintorescos'' ("Picturesque Towns Program") is an initiative led by
Guatemala
Guatemala ( ; ), officially the Republic of Guatemala ( es, República de Guatemala, links=no), is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the north and west by Mexico; to the northeast by Belize and the Caribbean; to the east by H ...
's ''Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo'', known as INGUAT. The program seeks to promote
sustainable tourism
Sustainable tourism is a concept that covers the complete tourism experience, including concern for economic, social and environmental issues as well as attention to improving tourists' experiences and addressing the needs of host communities. Su ...
development in a network of towns and cities that have been identified for their historical, cultural, and natural attributes.
Upon the program's establishment in August of 2019, a total of 9 cities and towns were identified by INGUAT as having the "relevant characteristics and initiatives" to be designated as ''Pueblos Pintorescos''. This initial cohort of 9 communities is distributed among 7 of Guatemala's 22 departments.
Inaugural Cohort of ''Pueblos Pintorescos''
See also
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Pueblos Mágicos (Mexico)
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Pueblos Mágicos (Ecuador)
The ''Programa Pueblos Mágicos'' (Spanish: weβloˈmaxiko(listen); "Magical Towns Programme") is an initiative led by Ecuador's Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR). The program seeks to promote tourism in a network of small and mid-sized towns that r ...
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Pueblo Patrimonio (Colombia)
References
External links
* https://inguat.gob.gt/gestion-turistica/programas/programa-pueblos-pintorescos
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Guatemala
Guatemala ( ; ), officially the Republic of Guatemala ( es, República de Guatemala, links=no), is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the north and west by Mexico; to the northeast by Belize and the Caribbean; to the east by H ...