Análisis de buenas prácticas sostenibles en el atractivo Cascadas de Manuel del Cantón El Guabo

Abstract

A study was carried out whose purpose was to analyze the good environmental practices in the attractive Cascadas de Manuel del Cantón El Guabo, in which a qualitative and quantitative approach was applied, where direct observation was used using a methodology based on the hierarchy of attractions and generation of tourist spaces, in addition to a checklist, which allowed the systematic collection of field information and interviews with the owner manager of the place, where the data obtained are evaluated and analyzed. The results show that in the tourist attraction Cascadas de Manuel good environmental practices are not applied since a decadent management of natural resources was found, as well as a lack of participation and inclusion of the community, which has diminished economic opportunities. Therefore, it is concluded that the site is experiencing processes of environmental deterioration, social inequality and a low rate of economic activities.