Cultural Value and Hierarchization of Tourist Attractions in a Coastal and Cultural Destination

Authors

Romina Stephania Sáenz Véliz Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí
Madeline Patricia Sornoza Castro Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí
Sonia Rosete Blandariz Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí
Franklin Edmundo Pin Figueroa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33936/rehuso.v10i1.6740

Keywords:

Puerto López, cultural management, community knowledge, tourist management, tourist attractions

Abstract

The study addresses the relationship between the local population, tourist activities, and traditional tourist attractions in a coastal and cultural destination. It focuses on identifying tourist attractions, assessing their cultural importance, and hierarchizing them using a methodology that includes inventories, interviews, and technical evaluation. The hierarchization was based on criteria such as accessibility, services, conservation, and safety. A total of 27 sites of tourist interest were reported, with tourist activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and flora and fauna observation being among the most mentioned. The natural tourist attractions with the highest cultural value are Los Frailes Beach, Machalilla Beach, Pan de Azúcar Islet, and Ayampe Beach. Cultural sites such as the Agua Blanca Archaeological Area and the Salango Archaeological Museum rank high in hierarchy but have the lowest cultural importance values. The study provides a comprehensive overview of local tourist attractions and their cultural significance, offering crucial information for future tourism management and promotion in the region.

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