Bolivia's community-based tourism bolsters cultural identity

LA PAZ - Community-based tourism has served to bolster cultural identity among Bolivia's indigenous communities, experts say.

Deputy Tourism Minister Ricardo Cox says this travel segment attracts nature lovers and culture mavens, and helps to reinforce cultural heritage and preserve the environment.

"A new trend has emerged out of Bolivia's diverse tourism that coincides with the appearance of a new type of traveler, who is seeking to have a different kind of experience and close contact with rural communities," Cox says.