Alexander von Humboldt's transatlantic personae

Kutzinski, Vera M.

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“…In the case of Riobamba Canton, it is surrounded by majestic landscapes and mountains; its different parishes have natural and cultural richness; one of the best-figure direct accesses to "El Altar" and its lake complex is by the parish "Santiago de Quimiag" [37]. In brief, "Capac Urco" has an interesting trekking trail: ecosystems along the route vary from tropical forests to glaciers [53]. At the starting point of the hike, the landscape seems a bit tropical, but at higher altitude, the landscape gradually transforms into pastures and herbs of moor, which has an incredible ability to store water through its unique vegetation, and its ecological and geological qualities.…”

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A Nature Tourism Route through GIS to Improve the Visibility of the Natural Resources of the Altar Volcano, Sangay National Park, Ecuador

Montoya

Parra

Velásquez

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Tourism in natural areas attracts people seeking contact with pristine ecosystems as opposed to a polluted urban habitat and a stressful pace of life. An adequate tourist route and itinerary guarantees a high level of tourist satisfaction. The objective of this study was to focus on the design of a tourist route and itinerary in the Altar Volcano, Sangay National Park, central Ecuador, by integrating tourist attractions and facilities. Within the methodological process, the main tourist attractions of the area were identified and georeferenced; then, a thematic map was elaborated using ArcGIS 10.5® software. Distances were determined by considering the transportation alternatives in relation to the base camps. Finally, the itinerary was structured by considering the possible tourist activities of each place or attraction. As a result, a tourist route was obtained that included 19 attractions and an itinerary that interacts with various activities in the study area. This research will strengthen tourism activities in the Altar Volcano, allowing for an increase in the number of visitors and the development of sustainable tourism thanks to proper planning in the use of a new tourist route.

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