The initiative aimed to strengthen management tools to ensure the conservation of the property in the face of increasing visitor numbers, contributing to more sustainable tourism management of cultural heritage.
Over several days, park rangers, technical staff and local tourism stakeholders participated in theoretical and practical sessions focused on assessing and managing the impact of visits.
The training included fieldwork, observation of visitor behaviour, measurement of routes and areas within the archaeological park, and the application of specific methodologies to determine the number of visitors the property can accommodate without compromising its preservation.
The activity was organized by UNESCO in collaboration with Bolivia’s Ministry of Sustainable Tourism, Cultures, Folklore and Gastronomy, the Autonomous Municipal Government of Samaipata and other local institutions, with financial support from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands.
UNESCO underscores the importance of strengthening local capacities to promote sustainable tourism management that safeguards cultural heritage for future generations.
