Abstract

LOPEZ, Boris M.; VINUEZA, Francisco D.; JARAMILLO, Carolina P.  and  CHAMORRO, Jesús A. Diagnosis of rural tourism in Tupigachi, Pedro Moncayo parish, province of Pichincha Ecuador. RCUISRAEL [online]. 2017, vol.4, n.1, pp.55-64.  Epub Apr 09, 2017. ISSN 2631-2786.  https://doi.org/10.35290/rcui.v4n1.2017.50.

In the present investigation analyzes in general form the rural tourism and it conceptualization in the community of Tupigachi located in the city of Pedro Moncayo of the Pichincha. The parish counts as one of various cultural attractions, nature and festivals, and has high touristic potential that can be enjoyed for the economic diversification by its people. For this reason, a diagnosis was processed through the application of findings through tourists that arrive at the place and an analysis of touristic offerings and the existing tourist demand. Tourist attractions of the place and its potential were determined as a combined tourist foundation growth with rural tourism. Principle motivations were also identified to have visitors arriving at the parish. Finally, an analysis of the actual status of tourism in Tupigachi was made and its strengths for tourism to truly transform in an alternative development for the local population.

Keywords : rural tourism; Tupigachi; community; development; tourists..

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