Imagine gliding down the mighty Amazonas River, hearing the jungle whisper as night falls, and waking to the songs of birds found nowhere else on Earth. When you reach Monkey Island, dozens of tiny, curious monkeys leap from branch to branch to greet you. Here, in the heart of Amazonia, where two nations meet and their cultures and geographies intertwine, the integration of … [Read more...] about Bridging borders in Amazonia: How Leticia and Tabatinga are shaping sustainable tourism
Vanesa García
Vanesa is an expert in public policy and regional development, with nearly 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. At the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), she works to promote and coordinate sectoral integration, trade, and tourism projects, with a particular focus on the dynamics of the Amazon region. Before joining the IDB, Vanesa held positions at Spain’s Ministries of Finance and of Transport, Mobility, and Urban Agenda, providing strategic advice on the design and evaluation of public policies. In the private sector, she managed the implementation of public infrastructure projects. Vanesa holds degrees in Technical Architecture and Building Engineering from the Polytechnic and European Universities of Madrid, respectively, and a Master’s in Urban Innovation and Sustainable Development from the Open University of Catalonia.