Planificación participativa para la revalorización de territorios ancestrales de la Amazonía ecuatoriana

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Abstract: The main objective of this research is to describe and analyze the situation of the ancestral territories of the Ecuadorian Amazon, with the purpose of presenting proposals methodological and propositional measures for the proper management of ancestral territories. study focuses on the fact that through ecotourism we can contribute to the protection and management sustainable development of these territories, promoting the conservation of their cultural heritage and environmental. To achieve this objective, a qualitative research was carried out using methodological instruments such as the Delphi method, with teachers from the department of Economics, too, with an expert in qualitative methodology. The results of this Research highlights the importance of indigenous ecotourism in the planning of territories of the ancestral communities. Participatory planning is revealed as a tool to empower communities, strengthen their cultural identity and promote the conservation of its natural resources. Furthermore, it was found that cartography participatory, encourages collaboration between indigenous communities, institutions governmental and non-governmental.