Slow tourism is a way of traveling that promotes a deep connection with destinations, prioritizing the quality of the experience over the number of activities. Born from the slow movement, which advocates for a more mindful and unhurried pace of life, this approach naturally aligns with the principles of sustainable tourism, encouraging respect for the environment, local culture, and the well-being of host communities.  Slow tourism contributes to sustainable tourism in several ways. By focusing on longer stays and less frequent travel, it reduces the carbon footprint associated with mass transportation, especially air travel. It also encourages responsible practices such as using sustainable means of transport, supporting local consumption, and minimizing waste.  Furthermore, this type of tourism boosts the local economy by promoting the purchase of local products and the use of services offered by small businesses, such as rural accommodations, local guides, and family-run restaurants. In doing so, it helps redistribute economic benefits and combat over-tourism.  Slow tourism fosters genuine contact with local traditions, customs, and ways of life. By engaging in community activities and discovering heritage from a more relaxed perspective, travelers contribute to the preservation of cultural identity. Likewise, by stepping away from conventional tourist circuits and exploring less crowded destinations, slow tourism helps distribute the flow of visitors and reduce pressure on fragile or overexploited sites. This approach values the travel experience as an opportunity to disconnect from stress and reconnect with nature, people, and oneself. This more human-centered view of tourism leads to more meaningful and enriching experiences.  Slow tourism is more than just a way of traveling - it is a philosophy that prioritizes sustainability, respect, and conscious enjoyment. Within the framework of sustainable tourism, it is a key tool to ensure that travel benefits both hosts and visitors, while preserving natural and cultural heritage for future generations. Promoting this type of tourism is a commitment to a future where quality, balance, and respect take precedence over haste and overcrowding.   To achieve these goals, CIFAL Málaga has designed this course, which is part of the Sustainable & Social Tourism Summit, the largest sustainable tourism gathering in Ibero-America, held for the first time in Costa Rica.