Implementación de recorridos agropecuarios en el colegio de bachillerato “Manuel Isaac Encalada Zúñiga” cantón El Guabo, provincia de El Oro.

Abstract

This research is called: Implementation of farm tours at the “Manuel Isaac Encalada Zúñiga” high school. Located in the community of Pagua -Río Bonito of the El Guabo town- El Oro Province. It is aimed at proposing the implementation of trails for farm tourist routes and the process of products derived from agricultural production through a field study, which will allow an increase in the tourist offer. For its development, was used a descriptive methodology with a qualitative approach, through direct observation in situ. Supported by the use of data collection techniques such as the observation sheet, as well as the use of specialized interviews. Also, was applied a survey to 38 community members, resulting in a population sample of 390 inhabitants of the Pagua site. Obtaining as a result that the farms resources that the case study school has, coexists harmoniously and symbiotically in the agroproductive ecosystem. And they have special characteristics that, well planned, can be attractive and of interest to the tourist/excursionist. Therefore, it is recommended the implementation of trails to carry out guided agrotourism tours for the enhancement and preservation of its natural resources such as its agroproductive practices.