Desarrollo del turismo comunitario en la parroquia de Tumbabiro, Cantón San Miguel de Urcuqui, provincia de Imbabura

Abstract

This research work aims to give a positive response to the serious economic, social and environmental issues affecting the people of the parish of Tumbabiro response. This parish, situated north of the Ecuadorian highlands, specifically in the village of San Miguel de Urcuquí Imbabura province, has a large percentage of the population classified as poor, who are unemployed or working less than 30 hours week. Thanks to the enormous tourism potential, both natural and cultural parish that has Tumbabiro and after having conducted a market study to determine the tourism potential and the likely requirements and demands of the plaintiffs, submitted a proposal seeking alternative development improve living conditions of residents, boost the local economy, maintain and protect the cultural heritage and protect cultural identity The proposed development is forming a Community Tourism Center will offer accommodation services, food, transportation, recreation and guidance through tour packages to the management of organized community itself and supported by the authorities local