Turismo accesible para personas con discapacidad física, caso de estudio parroquia Casacay.

Abstract

This research work consisted of diagnosing the tourist attractions of the Casacay parish, with the purpose of generating strategies on accessible tourism to the attractions of Balneario La Cocha and Laguna Azul. These attractions are of great interest to visitors, providing them with leisure and adventure activities; but at the same time, they present weaknesses and obstacles for the development of accessible tourism since they do not have ramps or barriers for people with physical disabilities. For this reason, we seek to develop a proposal that addresses inclusive strategies for people with physical disabilities so that they can coexist with the outside world without discrimination and inconveniences. According to the structured planning of the research, the descriptive exploratory method was used since it allows a direct approach to the tourist attractions. In addition, an infinite sampling was carried out to obtain the results; instruments such as surveys were applied, which are direct questionnaires to people with physical disabilities, an interview with María Alvarado and observation cards in the attractions of Balneario La Cocha and Laguna Azul. Finally, the proposal was executed with strategies to improve accessibility for people with physical disabilities in which the proposal is intended to implement ramps, maneuvering spaces, surfaces, toilets and signage, as well as the implementation of recreational activities excursion with wheelchairs, adapted kayak, adapted hydrotherapy, trained personnel and amphibious products.