Plan de desarrollo turístico para la parroquia Nueva Loja, cantón Lago Agrio, provincia de Sucumbíos

Abstract

The main objective of this research is to develop a tourism development plan for Nueva Loja, Lago Agrio Canton belonging to Sucumbíos province. This research was conducted by using literature review techniques, field trips and participatory workshops in order to validate the territorial diagnosis into the physical-spatial, ecological territorial, socio-cultural, economic productive and political administrative scopes. The inventory of the tourist attractions in Nueva Loja was developed in accordance to the methodology of MINTUR (Ministry of Tourism) 2004, which gave as result the identification of seven natural attractions that reached the hierarchy II as well as seven intangible cultural attractions in accordance to the methodology of the INPC (National Institute of Cultural Heritage). In order to determine the profile of national and foreign tourists who want to know this place, a market study was conducted by means of s survey. The situational analysis also was conducted, which made possible to identify institutions linked to the productive development of this touristic area under study as well as the real situation which it is going through. Finally, it was settled a series of policies, objectives and strategies serving as guidelines to strengthen tourism in the area ensure the sustainability of five programs and twelve projects proposed, requiring an investment of $ 473,450.00. It is concluded that the implementation of this plan sets the bases to enhance the development of tourism in the area, under a sustainability system, resulting in economic benefits which will be reflected in its inhabitants; it is recommended the implementation of this tourism plan, since it is designed according to the needs and local reality for sustainable tourism plan, since it is designed according to the needs and local reality for sustainable tourism development. Key words: Tourist development, sustainable tourism, natural attractions, cultural attractions