Now more than ever, environmental care is essential, not only because of the situation in the world, but also because of the importance that our nature has and represents for us. In this order of ideas, natural sites and their ecosystem can disappear if they are abused, it can even have repercussions on the tourist activities of the area, because a lost site not only hurts economically but also affects the health of the locals and the nature of the place, and even the culture of those who inhabit it.
According to the above, awareness is necessary and to achieve it, one option is through positive experiences such as awareness tours, immersive workshops in the context that is lived, to name a few. In addition, it is a priority to inform visitors of the importance of the site they are enjoying, always in a safe manner, taking into account the carrying capacity of the site so as not to damage the environment.
A closer look at Cadereyta
Cadereyta de Montes, a municipality in the state of Queretaro, is located only one hour and forty minutes from the capital; a magical place that has an impressive natural wealth, with a wooded area to the north and semi-desert to the south and even has a small island in the Zimapan dam. Besides being a Magical Town and a place that has grown through its positive actions with respect to nature.
This place is integrated by sites such as Maconi, where you can find two wonderful places: the Velo de Novia waterfall, one of the highest in the state with a fall of 75 meters and the Cañón del Caracol, formed by two hills together with a river that passes through both, erosion has created this beautiful place. Another incredible place is the Cueva del Tecolote in El Doctor, one of the most colorful caves, located at 2700 meters above sea level, or the caves of Esperanza in the community of the same name, which has a mining past.
A botanical garden full of life
One of the places where you can highlight the transmission of awareness and sensitization on ecological issues is the Regional Botanical Garden Manuel González de Cosío, an emblematic place of the municipality. The entrance is free, it only requires an appointment, additionally, a small tour is given with an explanation about the type of species of flora that the place has.
While you walk around you can learn about the species of vegetation that cover the southern zone and the Sierra Gorda, they even have a gallery with scientific illustrations of endemic species. In addition, the site has different collections; for example, the hummingbird collection, which includes cacti, succulents and other endemic plants that are vital for these birds.
On the other hand, people are sensitized about the extraction of plants, as well as the legal purchase of succulents, the crucial ecological and economical way of plant resources, in addition to understanding the basic precepts that add to the stability of the biosphere, being part of the bioethical responsibility for current and future benefit of human beings, through activities, courses, artistic and cultural workshops with the community, visitors and other agents.
La Quinta Fernando Schmoll
The greenhouses of Quinta Fernando Schmoll, a site that has been around for 100 years, are another option. It is located in front of the fountains of Cadereyta and is an important site since its main objective is to be a seedbed for all cacti and succulents. As part of the curious facts, these specimens take years to grow and reproduce, so the task of caring for them is not only essential, it can also take a lifetime.
The above places are examples where awareness is a significant element, which encourages actions that make a difference for our present and future in the face of problems such as loss of habitat for flora and fauna, illegal trafficking of species, pollution and extraction of specimens. These situations require the attention of allies to work and materialize proposals to solve them. Among those allies are you, remember that you have the opportunity to be an agent of change.
Article written by Anais Antonella Sánchez Hernández, a student of the Bachelor's Degree in Cultural and Natural Tourism Management at the Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Tequisquiapan Campus.
