Cartagena's Community Routes: Example of Sustainable Tourism at ANATO 2026
Cartagena participates in the 45th edition of the ANATO Tourist Showcase, featuring community routes from La Boquilla, Barú (Santa Ana and Ararca), and Punta Arena, positioning the city as a national benchmark in sustainable tourism.
TL;DR
- Cartagena is exhibiting community routes from La Boquilla, Barú (Santa Ana, Ararca), and Punta Arena at the 45th ANATO Tourist Showcase.
- These routes highlight nature, culture, gastronomy, and ancestral knowledge, with communities playing a central role.
- The La Boquilla route offers mangrove tours and Afro-Caribbean experiences.
- Barú's route focuses on beaches, local culture, and social strengthening.
- The Punta Arena route combines island hospitality, cuisine, and beachfront activities.
- Participation in ANATO aims to boost commercialization, visibility, and economic autonomy for these communities.
- Cartagena's tourism secretary emphasized that this model generates income while preserving cultural identity and the environment.