Catalogación y acciones de conservación de las casas deestancia de la hoya de Loja; Caso de estudio: Estancia Santa Rosa de Punzara

Abstract

Abstract: Ecuador is a small territory, which has concentrated over time a cultural and natural wealth of exceptional characteristics; one of them is the city of Loja for being a essentialpart in the historical development of the south of the country; currently there is the importance of promoting culture and safeguarding the heritage assets that are still preserved despite the passage of time. In this research, the príority is to rescue and document the historical, social and cultural evolution of the Estancia ofSanta Rosa thePunzara and demonstrate the importance it had in the development of the history of Loja. An inventory and cataloging of the real estate will be carried out using the technical tools of the INPC and the Vlir project; in order to determine the degree of deteríoration and level of conservation and to propose actions for its conservation and restoration. The research will address the most relevant aspects such as architectural, landscape and historical aspects, in relation to the context of the place where the main house of the Estancia is located.