Análisis de la demanda de actividades de ecoturismo en el balneario Vuelta Larga, provincia de Esmeraldas.

Abstract

Nature tourism is recognized worldwide for its potential for the quality of life of human beings and at the same time recognizes the vital importance that its sustainability acquires. That is why the research is aimed at the demands of ecotourism activities in the Vuelta Larga spa, Esmeralda’s province. For the research process, it was necessary to use different theoretical and empirical methods such as: analysis-synthesis, induction-deduction, documentary review, interviews, surveys, and percentage calculation, which determined the initial state of the research object and in obtaining the results. the results of the applied activities; This allowed for the obtaining of satisfactory results contained in the feasibility of ecotourism and its potential to transform the natural wealth of the Vuelta Larga parish into attractions for ecological tourism; meanwhile, the value of a resource depends on two basic factors: a supply factor q refers to the possibility of using the resources, which was previously analyzed, and a demand factor that is specified by the preferences of the consumers such resources. In conclusion, the activities applied are varied and contribute to the development of the ecotourism of the town, meanwhile, promotes the potential of this economic sector while enriching the level and quality of life, services, infrastructure, and facilitates availability for the sustainable maintenance of the local natural environment.