Turismo

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/turismo

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Turismo?Cusco Region, southeastern Peru, within the Andes Mountains
2. How many people live in Turismo?Approximately 300,000 inhabitants in the broader Cusco region
3. How big is Turismo?The Cusco Region covers approximately 71,986 square kilometers (27,794 sq mi)
4. What language do people speak in Turismo?Spanish (official), Quechua (significant indigenous language), Aymara (minority)

Qhapaq Ñan: The extensive Inca road system that connected the vast Inca Empire, crucial for communication, transport, and administration.
Syncretism: The merging of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought, evident in the blending of indigenous and Catholic traditions in Turismo.
Sustainable Tourism: Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment, and host communities.