Construction of Ecological touristic Center Laguna de Chikabal II Phase Caserío Toj Mech, San Martín, Sacatepéquez, Quetzaltenango
Construction of Ecological touristic Center Laguna de Chikabal II Phase Caserío Toj Mech, San Martín, Sacatepéquez, Quetzaltenango
Project consists on the development and construction of tourist facilities, training of local participants as ecotouristic guides, provision of basic services to tourists such as traditional foods and Mayan religious rites because the Chikabal lagoon is a sacred place for local indigenous people.
All participants are training in eco turist, management of the turist, conservation of the biodiversity.
The participants hope with this project obtein extra incomings and protect and conserv the natural and mistic place.
 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Asociación de Agricultures Ecológicos de Laguna de Chikabal
Country:
Guatemala
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 20,399.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 18,885.88
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 3,333.33
Project Number:
GUA/02/14
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed

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Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
47% of the community participants involved are women, women empowerment component included in training activities.
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
All participants belong to the Mam ethnic group.
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Ms Gabriela Estrada
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5a. Avenida 5-55 zona 14, Edificio Europlaza, Torre IV, Nivel 10
Guatemala, 01014