El ecoturismo como alternativa de preservación en el Páramo de Guacheneque

Abstract

This Project look for to convert ecotourism into an alternative for preservation of the Paramo of Guacheneque, since there are economic activities that are affecting this ecosystem, due to the misused that the inhabitants make in the their lands that are nearby and in some cases within the paramo. For this, a sequential exploratory design will be carried out, in which qualitative information is collected and then quantitative data fot its subsequent analysis. Based on the research, it is determined that the activities that affect more the paramo are agriculture and livestock, due to the irresponsible use of water sources and soil, causing the deterioration of the ecosystem. After this, it is analyzed that there is a great tourist potential that has not been used in a resposible way and therefore a portfolio of activities that can be developed inside and outside the paramo is proposed in order to preserve it with the participation of the local community.