Diseño de un sendero de ecoturismo con lupa en el Cerro Teligote del Cantón Pelileo para la potenciación del atractivo y recursos naturales

Abstract

Abstract: Tourism with a magnifying glass is a form of scientific tourism focused on the observation of small living beings that abound in humidand shady terrain. In the present work, the species of bryophytes, lichens and fungi were inventoried on the path chosen for the practice of tourism with a magnifying glass that belongs to the high montane evergreen forest ecosystem at an altitude of 3237to 3625 meters above sea level, eleven stations were established as points key for observation the microflora of the microforestscohabitation, two viewpoints as complementary attractions and a route for collecting plants for medicinal use and fiber dyeing as a supporting attraction. The effective carrying capacity of the trail is 14 people calculated from adjustment with factors and handling capacity. Welcome, educational and focal signage and an interpretive guide were designed to facilitate guided walks. After this, it was identified that this type of tourism is the link between science and the population for the dissemination of research that does so much good for children and young people especially.