Implementación de un Centro de Interpretación Ambiental y Cultural en la parroquia Santiago de Quito, cantón Colta, provincia Chimborazo

Abstract

In Santiago de Quito Parish belonging to Colta, we can find one of the most coveted attractions such as the Laguna de Colta, same as for their stories and legends complemented by its geographical location is one of the most visited in the region Sierra center of our country. It has other natural and cultural attractions such as the Church of Balbanera, culture and clothing of its inhabitants, the rich cuisine and handicrafts, which handled responsibly promise sustainable tourism for the surrounding communities. This project refers to the theoretical foundation related to the expansion of tourism services in Canton, particularly in the parish Santiago de Quito, through the implementation of a Center for Environmental and Cultural Interpretation, for which a strong need organization of surrounding communities and supporting institutions related to tourism, to make available to visitors various attractions, which would boost the economy of this sector, consequently improve the socioeconomic situation of many people.