El contrato de fletamento de naves para cumplir operaciones de turismo en el área de Galápagos.

Abstract

This paper develops the existing problems within the Galapagos protected area to establish tourism operations. As is common knowledge, theareas of Galapagos are under strict regulatory control and protection as a World Heritage Site, which seeks to preserve its habitat, flora and fauna. Despite this, Galapagos is one of the most visited islands in the world due to its natural attractions. For this reason, Ecuadorian regulations haveestablished different norms that regulate tourism activities on the islands in order to protect them. Some of the contracts are maintained under the Special Regime of Galapagos, which establishes different regulations to those established in the local Ecuadorian regulations. One of these changes is within the charter contract, an activity that is very common on the island. This paper focuses on developing and analyzing the existing problems of the chartering contract under the Special Regime of Galapagos for tourism operations within its protected areas, concluding with a proposal and recommendations in this regard.