Plan de desarrollo turístico rural para la parroquia El Progreso en la isla San Cristóbal provincia de Galápagos.

Abstract

Along with the changing living conditions, various orientations in tourism have emerged. Instead of conventional resorts, quiet, natural and authentic places are preferred. However, the economic output provided by this initiative has not been able to reach the expected level and sustainability due to the lack of a planned and rational basis from the beginning. The uncontrolled pressure generated from this could have irreversible impacts on natural and cultural landscapes. Therefore, a rational, practical and conservation approach to planning must be implemented to ensure sustainable development in regions where there are not yet intense tourist activities but which have significant potential. This research seeks to implement a tourism development plan for the rural area of El Progreso in the canton of San Cristóbal, since it is an area that has the potential to develop a sustainable rural tourism model over time.