Route of Living Museums of Stingless Bees in the World
RUTA-MELI : Connecting the World through melitourism.












































What is RUTA-MELI?
RUTA-MELI offers unique travel experiences, known as melitourism routes, that allow global travelers to discover exciting activities, services, resources, and attractions centered around stingless bees, all while promoting environmental sustainability.
RUTA-MELI provides an unparalleled and memorable sweet experience for tourists, offering a truly remarkable opportunity for the incredible discovery of the intricate beauty of stingless bees existence and a profound connection with these fascinating insects around the world.

What is Melitourism?
Melitourism is a special type of farm tourism that utilizes stingless bees as a tourism product. It is a fusion of meliponiculture, or stingless beekeeping, and tourism.
Melitourism is an emerging form of sustainable and regenerative tourism that focuses on educating and entertaining environmentally conscious, responsible, and adventurous citizens and tourists.
Collaborating Countries

Brazil

China

Costa Rica

Ecuador

Guatemala

Philippines

Tanzania

Thailand

Venezuela
Country Coordinators
Contact Us
- College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Pili, Camarines Sur, 4418 Philippines
- amelia.nicolas@cbsua.edu.ph
- +63 933-862-8510