Propuesta de interpretación de los recursos del Parque Ricpamba, cantón Riobamba, provincia Chimborazo.

Abstract

This curricular integration work aimed the elaboration of an interpretation sources proposal for Ricpamba Park, for which primary sources were used through field trips, where observation, resource registration, and surveys were conducted with visitors to the Ricpamba Environmental Interpretation Center (CIAR) to learn their preferences about the park’s resources and the applicable interpretation media and techniques; in addition to the analysis of secondary information, which was fundamental to identify and systematize the resources found. Next, the interpretative potential of the resources was analyzed and the ideal interpretive media and techniques for Ricpamba were determined. Finally, a project was developed to design interpretative media for the selected resources. The result of the research determined the elaboration of a self-guide itinerary with 1 informative stop and 3 interpretive media oriented to flora species, directed especially to families, making use of eye-catching graphics and interactive media that encourage participation. To sum up, Ricpamba has ideal natural and cultural resources to educate and recreate visitors through non-personal interpretive media. It is recommended that new interpretive projects be developed.