CODE OF CONDUCT AND GOOD PRACTICE FOR THE VISITORS OF PROTECTED AREAS

BE OUR PARTNER IN THE PRESERVATION OF PROTECTED AREAS

• Respect the local ways and traditions;
• Respect local inhabitants;
• Respect private property – close any gate you may encounter along the trail;
• Try not to make too much noise, nor engage in peace disturbing activities;
• Maintain a certain distance from animals, and do not feed them. Preferably, observe them using binoculars;
• Do not pick plants or collect geological samples. Allow other visitors to join you in contemplating their richness;
• Take only photographs – they are a memory of good times, and capture the beauty of the landscape;
• Respect the signs of the Protected Area;
• Trails should be used by small groups at a time. Excess of visitors may cause its erosion, as well as the destruction of vegetation;
• Do not make any fire – Use flashlights for light and bring suitable clothing for warmth;
• Each visitor is responsible for his own garbage and waste. Place them in the proper bins;
• Contact the authorities should you encounter any irregularity.

WE SUGGEST THAT YOU ALWAYS BRING TO YOUR ACTIVITIES, THE FOLLOWING:

• Water Provisions;
• Garbage bags;
• Adequate footwear and clothing;
• Hat;
• Sunscreen.

FOR YOU OWN SAFETY

• Follow the signaled paths;
• Picnics should take place in the designated eating areas available in Protected Areas. Know their location before beginning your visit;
• When cooking use camping stoves in the designated eating areas.
• Camp only in authorized sites;
• Watch out for cattle – Although they are not dangerous, they resent strangers approaching their younglings;
• Practice nature activities in designated locations, and take all safety precautions, do it under the supervision of duly certified tour operators;
• Keep in mind that trails may be used by walking visitors, visitors riding horses, bicycles, or motor vehicles. Mutual respect and common sense should prevail.