# South American tourism and sustainable development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-tourism-and-sustainable-development > Updated: 2026-09-27T22:49:54.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In celebration of World Tourism Day, various South American regions have implemented initiatives to promote local tourism and sustainable development. In Chile, the Asociación Parque Cordillera (APC) announced new staffing roles for Environmental Monitors and Park Ranger Support to assist with park operations and environmental education. The APC also scheduled a series of festivities for late September, including guided excursions, bird watching, and a central event at Parque La Plaza Sur in Las Condes. Broader regional developments include the recognition of Ralco in the Alto Biobío commune as a UN ‘Best Tourism Villages’ winner for its preservation of Mapuche Pewenche traditions. Meanwhile, in El Alto, Bolivia, authorities are promoting new tourist routes in Alto Milluni, such as the Q’utaña Route and the ‘Miner por un Día’ experience, to attract investment through cultural and natural attractions. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: South American regions promote tourism and sustainable development On World Tourism Day, Bolivia's Alto Milluni launched new trekking and mining routes, while Chile's Alto Biobío celebrated a UN award for sustainable tourism in Ralco. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-american-regions-promote-tourism-and-sustainable-development ### 2026-09-09: Asociación Parque Cordillera announces new staff roles and tourism activities Asociación Parque Cordillera is recruiting environmental staff and hosting special activities in Santiago to celebrate World Tourism Day from September 25 to 27. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asociacin-parque-cordillera-announces-new-staff-roles-and-tourism-activities --- Cite as: South American tourism and sustainable development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-tourism-and-sustainable-development