Propuesta paisajística en Las Lagunas Negras de la parroquia Jimbura, cantón Espíndola con fines de ecoturismo

Abstract

Abstract: To the south of Ecuador, 176 km from the city of Loja, high in the mountains is located the parish of Jimbura, an area of ​​high natural and cultural value, near Jimbura are the Black Lagoons, of great attraction that are part of the Park's lake system Yacuri National. But at the same time, degradation problems are evident in fragile ecosystems, caused by anthropogenic activities. The present work of research aims to develop a landscape proposal in Las Lagunas Negras of the Jimbura parish, by taking advantage of its landscape potential natural for ecotourism purposes, for said study the design methodology of landscape, through a change of scales at a macro, meso and micro level, it was possible to identify key aspects to understand it and give way to the project process. Finally, the project landscape architecture develops intervention strategies at the master plan level and possible scenarios with minimal operations in terms of scale, impact and maintenance, which contribute to the conservation and restoration of existing ecosystems, and at the same time improve the tourist experience.