Strabismus in the Tourist Gaze of Indigenous and Afro-Costa Rican Intangible Cultural Heritage: some see everyday knowledge, others seek exoticism
Strabismus in the Tourist Gaze of Indigenous and Afro-Costa Rican Intangible Cultural Heritage: some see everyday knowledge, others seek exoticism
Estrabismo en la mirada turística del patrimonio cultural inmaterial indígena y afro-costarricense: unos ven los saberes cotidianos, otros buscan el exotismo
Fonte: Revista de Turismo e Identidad; Vol. 4 Núm. 2: Diciembre 2023 - Junio 2024; 12-52
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Resumo: Costa Rica is recognized for its biodiversity and ecological tourism model. In the last decade, ethno-tourism has increased, as its offer brings together natural resources, cultural traditions and rural life. The tourist's gaze is guided by the ideals of tourism and elements of the daily life of these ethnic groups, which are of interest to various types of tourists. This paper reviews the context of the country's eight indigenous peoples and the areas of intangible cultural heritage that have become tourist attractions. The effects of tourism and Covid-19 have influenced the communities in different ways depending on their dependence on tourism activity.
