Oaxacas asuvates Sierra Norte mägedes, mis asuvad kaugel Mehhiko rannakuurortidest, leiab ühe maailma parima näite põlisrahvaste turismist: Pueblos Mancomunados. See kaheksast iseseisvast sapoteekide külast koosnev ühistu on vaikselt ehitanud säästlikku reisimist juba enam kui 30 aastat.
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) defines two types of Indigenous based tourism: Indigenous tourism is defined as a tourism business majority owned, operated and/or controlled by First Nations, Métis or Inuit peoples which demonstrates a connection and responsibility to the local Indigenous community and traditional territory where the operation is based. Indigenous cultural tourism not only meets the Indigenous tourism criteria (above) but in addition a significant portion of the experience incorporates a distinct Indigenous culture in a manner that is appropriate, respectful and true. Authenticity lies in the active involvement of Indigenous people in the development and delivery of the experience.
