Oscos-Eo Ecotourism Pledge
Nature, Culture, and Community in Balance
Nature, Culture, and Community in Balance
Oscos-Eo is part of Soy Ecoturista thanks to recognition of its track record in sustainable tourism. This is a region where municipalities, tourism businesses, and the local community work hand in hand to preserve what makes this corner of the west so special: its landscapes, its wildlife, its living culture, and the quality of life of its residents. Here, ecotourism isn’t just a concept—it’s a way of understanding the region.
Oscos-Eo’s membership in Soy Ecoturista is the result of years of work promoting responsible tourism.
The destination has been recognized by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve, which attests to its commitment to land conservation, local development, and the quality of the tourist experience. The Río Eo, Oscos, and Terras de Burón Biosphere Reserve serves as the institutional framework that coordinates this commitment, with shared governance structures among the Asturian and Galician municipalities within the territory.
Within the framework of ecotourism, the destination works to manage visitor flows to the most sensitive natural areas, train local tourism businesses in environmental best practices, and highlight its unique cultural and ethnographic resources.
Tourism businesses in the region that have earned the “Soy Ecoturista” seal share this approach and offer experiences that connect travelers with the region’s natural and human environment. Their designation as ecotourism providers guarantees a respectful, authentic experience committed to local development.