Propuesta de creación de una ruta gastronómica en el cantón baños de la provincia de Tungurahua a través del análisis e inventario de sus platos típicos en el periodo 2013- 2014

Abstract

In the present research work, the creation of a gastronomic route in the canton of Tungurahua province was proposed through the analysis and inventory of its typical dishes, the development of which was done by visiting the tourist and strategic sites of the The city of Baños de Agua Santa, consisted of the association of the tourist site and the typical dish that can be found near it for better understanding of the tourist. The 11 most representative tourist sites that were chosen for the elaboration of the gastronomic route are Monumento a los Pájaros, San Martin Zoo, Tungurahua Volcano Lookout, Monument to the Virgin, Palomino Flores Park, Zona Rosa de la Ciudad, Catedral de Baños de Holy Water, Pools of the Virgin, Dinosaur Park, Craft Passage Hermitage of the Virgin, Samari Spa, Waterfalls from the Manto de la Novia and Extreme Sports that can be done, Rio Verde - Pailón del Diablo. Through analysis of the sites we find the following typical dishes; Sweets and Marshmallows, Sugar Canes, Cane Juice, Chicken Broth, Sandwich, Sweet Potatoes with Beef Broth, Elephant Ears, Tilapias, Fritada, Cuy Asado Caldo de 31 y Librillo. It is recommended to form a legally constituted entity in which the representatives of the establishments that will be in charge of advertising and promoting this gastronomic route will be an active part under the supervision of the tourism department of the Baños de Agua Santa canton.