Atractivos turísticos naturales en el sector Gandoca, Refugio Nacional Mixto de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo, Costa Rica
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2016-07
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Rojas Jiménez, Karla
Rodríguez Rojas, Nicllen
Piedra Castro, Lilliana María
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Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
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En la planificación del espacio físico, la determinación de los atractivos ecoturísticos en áreas silvestres  protegidas  de  carácter  mixto  es  fundamental  para  orientar  los  usos  permitidos  y  la  gestión  comunal.  Este  trabajo  identificó  los  atractivos  turísticos  naturales  en  el  sector  Gandoca  del  Refugio  Nacional  Mixto  de  Vida  Silvestre  Gandoca-Manzanillo,  Limón,  Costa  Rica.  Para  esto,  se  realizó  un  taller  participativo  con  sectores  comunales  y  miembros  de  la  administración del refugio. Se hicieron recorridos de campo, visitas guiadas y la validación de los atractivos con la participación de informantes clave. Cada uno de los atractivos ecoturísticos fue  georreferenciado  y  se  caracterizó  con  base  en  la  metodología  propuesta  por  el  Instituto  Costarricense  de  Turismo.  Se  determinó  la  presencia  de  los  siguientes  atractivos:  costa,  montaña,  laguna  costera,  manglar,  cativales,  avistamiento  de  vida  silvestre  con  énfasis  en  tortugas marinas, principalmente la tortuga baula, entre otros. De estos, el que obtuvo la mayor jerarquía (4) fue el avistamiento de flora y fauna, mientras que entre los que obtuvieron menor jerarquía están las playas y los senderos. El atractivo más importante para la comunidad es el avistamiento de tortugas marinas, seguido de la laguna. Se concluye que en este sector hay 12 tipos de atractivos naturales y que la actividad turística ha estado centrada en la tortuga baula. Se considera que los demás elementos identificados deben ser incorporados en una propuesta de gestión que promueva el desarrollo local.
The physical planning is an element contributing to the socioeconomic development. Within this process, the determination of ecotourism attractions in protected wilderness areas of mixed character is essential to guide the permitted uses and community management. This study aimed to identify the natural attractions Gandoca sector, the National Wildlife Refuge Gandoca Manzanillo, Limon, Costa Rica. To which a participatory workshop was held with various community sectors and members of management of the refuge. Additionally, field visits were conducted, guided by members of the community and the validation of the attractions with the participation of key informants. Each was georeferenced and characterized based on the methodology proposed by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT). We determined the presence of the following types of attractions: coast, mountain, coastal lagoon, mangrove, cativales, wildlife sightings with emphasis on sea turtles, among others. On the issue of sea turtles, the most important is the leatherback turtle sightings. From these attractions which turned out to be more important or valued was the sighting of flora and fauna. The attraction won the highest ranking (5) was wildlife sightings while which had the lowest hierarchy (1) was the beach. The most important attraction for the community was the sea turtle sightings followed the mangroves. We conclude that in this area there are 10 types of natural attractions and tourist activity has been focused on the leatherback turtle. These elements identified should be incorporated into a management proposal to promote local development.
The physical planning is an element contributing to the socioeconomic development. Within this process, the determination of ecotourism attractions in protected wilderness areas of mixed character is essential to guide the permitted uses and community management. This study aimed to identify the natural attractions Gandoca sector, the National Wildlife Refuge Gandoca Manzanillo, Limon, Costa Rica. To which a participatory workshop was held with various community sectors and members of management of the refuge. Additionally, field visits were conducted, guided by members of the community and the validation of the attractions with the participation of key informants. Each was georeferenced and characterized based on the methodology proposed by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT). We determined the presence of the following types of attractions: coast, mountain, coastal lagoon, mangrove, cativales, wildlife sightings with emphasis on sea turtles, among others. On the issue of sea turtles, the most important is the leatherback turtle sightings. From these attractions which turned out to be more important or valued was the sighting of flora and fauna. The attraction won the highest ranking (5) was wildlife sightings while which had the lowest hierarchy (1) was the beach. The most important attraction for the community was the sea turtle sightings followed the mangroves. We conclude that in this area there are 10 types of natural attractions and tourist activity has been focused on the leatherback turtle. These elements identified should be incorporated into a management proposal to promote local development.
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TURISMO, DESARROLLO DE LA COMUNIDAD, GESTIÓN AMBIENTAL, PARTICIPACIÓN COMUNITARIA, REFUGIO NACIONAL DE FAUNA SILVESTRE GANDOCA -MANZANILLO (COSTA RICA), TOURISM, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
