{"id":6625,"date":"2023-05-01T21:56:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T19:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geoparquemolina-altotajo.com\/?page_id=6625"},"modified":"2024-01-06T21:55:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T20:55:15","slug":"que-es-un-geoparque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geoparquemolina-altotajo.com\/en\/que-es-un-geoparque\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Geopark?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is a Geopark?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A Geopark promotes conservation, education and sustainable development by showcasing the beauty and geological importance of our planet<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UNESCO World Geoparks<\/h2> <\/div>\r\n \n\n\n

Geoparks are territories with defined boundaries that present a notable geological heritage, internationally recognized, which is conveniently conserved and used as an engine for local development. Since November 2015, geoparks are also covered by UNESCO included within the Earth Sciences and Geoparks program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Geopark must emphasize the role of geology as the base substrate on which society develops, determining its characteristics and evolution. To do this, it must investigate the links between geology, natural and cultural heritage, giving the visitor the opportunity to get to know them through an enriching experience that promotes quality tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The geopark declaration implies very clear economic and development objectives based on three basic principles: <\/p>\n\n\n\n