# Jaguar conservation and tourism in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jaguar-conservation-and-tourism-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-10-19T22:06:30.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Conservation efforts and wildlife-based tourism initiatives are expanding across Latin America. In Panama, a national census utilizing camera traps has identified approximately 270 jaguars in the eastern part of the country. This data has helped local communities in provinces like Chiriquí view jaguars as ‘ecosystem thermometers’ rather than threats, leading to a shift toward sustainable agricultural practices and nature-based tourism. In Brazil, biodiversity documentation and economic studies are underway. The ‘Patas do Cerrado’ project in the Brazilian Cerrado has recorded over 1,800 sightings of various fauna, including jaguars, to promote environmental education. Additionally, research is being conducted in the Pantanal region by the National Association of Wildlife Observation Tourism and WWF-Brazil to evaluate how jaguar-watching tourism impacts regional income and supports environmental conservation. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Biodiversity and jaguar tourism initiatives expand in Brazil New initiatives in Brazil are focusing on biodiversity conservation and the economic impact of wildlife tourism, specifically regarding jaguar sightings in the Cerrado and Pantanal regions. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/biodiversity-and-jaguar-tourism-initiatives-expand-in-brazil ### 2026-09-29: Jaguar conservation in Panama boosts sustainable tourism Jaguar conservation in Panama is fostering sustainable tourism and economic growth, as local communities transition from viewing the predators as threats to seeing them as assets for scientific tourism. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaguar-conservation-in-panama-boosts-sustainable-tourism --- Cite as: Jaguar conservation and tourism in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/jaguar-conservation-and-tourism-in-latin-america