effect of over tourism
When tourism activities increase in a country or city, its economy benefits significantly. But, sometimes excessive tourism also has negative effects. In this article, we will discuss about the famous destinations which are facing losses due to over tourism. The condition of these places has become critical due to the high number of tourists.
Machu Picchu
Peru, which is located in South America, has a famous archaeological site called Machu Picchu. This site is situated at the height of the Andes Mountains and is considered one of the 7 wonders of the world. There was a continuous increase in the number of tourists here, due to which the authorities decided to control the number of visitors and implement new rules.
dubrovnik, croatia
The city of Dubrovnik in Croatia, which is located in South-Eastern Europe, is famous all over the world. This city was shown in the TV series ‘Game of Thrones’, after which the number of tourists increased here. Due to this increasing crowd the historical buildings here are getting damaged.
Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador
The Galapagos Island Group, located in the Pacific Ocean 600 miles off the northern coast of Ecuador, attracts millions of tourists each year. Unique species are found at this place, but due to the abundance of tourists, the biodiversity here is in danger. Therefore, many rules have been made here for tourists.
Petra, Jordan
Petra, recognized by UNESCO as one of the ‘Precious Assets of the Human Cultural Heritage’, is Jordan’s most visited tourist destination. It is also called ‘Rose City’. But, due to more tourists coming here, this site is facing damage and garbage is increasing here.
Lascaux, France
Lascaux, which is located in the Dordogne region of south-western France, is no longer open to the public. There are 2000 years old paintings in the caves here. The quality of these paintings was declining due to the high number of tourists, due to which it was closed in 1963.
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