Eco-friendly travel is becoming more popular due to environmental sustainability concerns. It’s not just about turning off the AC at the hotel or reusing towels, although that is a start. Eco-tourism encompasses many facets of travel. Hotels can be designed to be environmentally friendly. Activities at the destination can help travelers experience nature without impacting the ecosphere. Some travelers even do conservation efforts at the site to encourage ecological growth.

Mexico is no stranger to eco-tourism. There is concern about the number of travelers on the beaches and in the jungles. With so much bio-diversity in the country, the responsible tourist can choose to discover nature while making a difference. Here are some of the best eco-friendly places in Mexico that are also safe and comfortable for travelers.

1. Tulum offers the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean and lush jungles of the tropics. Hotels in this small community use solar energy and collect rainwater in cisterns. There are many beach conservation efforts in the area.

2. Isla Holbox is a great place to watch whale sharks feed and mate. It’s fairly undiscovered, but offers a stunning look into the environment that you won’t find anywhere else.

3. Oaxaca is known as the “Land of the Sun.” It’s one of the most stunning places in the world to enjoy the sunset over the Pacific. But you will also find mountains, lakes, and natural hikes to explore the ecosphere.

4. Chiapas - Secluded lakes and waterfalls are just some of the nature resources you’ll find in this Mexican state.

5. La Ruta del Tequila - A tourist initiative to explore the heritage of tequila in Jalisco, Mexico, La Ruta del Tequila offers a look into this industry.

Be an Eco-Friendly Tourist When You Visit Urban Destinations Eco-friendly tourism is not backpacking through a country sleeping on rocks, although if that’s what makes you happy, go for it. Tourism actually drives many small communities, so by traveling, you actually do your part for the economy. The trick is to find a balance between traveling and the impact you make on the environment.

• You don’t have to visit a jungle to enjoy ecotourism, although many people do.
• Guadalajara and Mexico City are very safe tourist destinations in Mexico where you can have an eco-friendly vacation in an urban environment.
• Explore the architecture, history, and cuisine in Mexico, but look for accommodations that are environmentally conscious.
• Do your part on vacation by turning your AC and lights off when you’re out of your hotel room.
• Choose restaurants that source locally. Walk or use public transportation.
• Reuse linens and towels.
• Use minimal body products.
• Be aware of your own impact on the environment.
• Recycle.
• Don’t forget to choose a green hotel. City Express is an eco-friendly hotel chain with locations in the most popular tourist sites in Mexico. We designed our hotels to be comfortable, but we’re concerned with our impact on the environment.

Mexico is a great place for vacationers. It offers exciting activities for the tourist who is environmentally friendly but wants to see more biodiversity on their travels.