Factibilidad del turismo como herramienta de desarrollo local en San Carlos del Apa, Concepción-Paraguay, 2022
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La importancia del turismo en el desarrollo local de un país radica en su capacidad para impulsar la economía, generar empleos, fomentar la infraestructura, preservar el patrimonio cultural y natural, y mejorar la calidad de vida de las comunidades integradoras. El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar la factibilidad del turismo como herramienta de desarrollo local en San Carlos del Apa, Concepción-Paraguay, en el período 2022. Se adoptó un enfoque cualitativo, no experimental, transversal y descriptivo. Se realizaron entrevistas a personas líderes comunales, personas prestadoras de servicios turísticos, funcionariado del gobierno, personas expertas en turismo y miembros de ONG por conveniencia, mediante una guía de preguntas enfocada en dos categorías: potencialidad local y propuestas de acción. Los resultados muestran un alto interés de la comunidad y gobierno en el turismo, existencia de potencial para el turismo rural, naturaleza, ecoturismo y turismo vivencial, alternativa viable para generar ingresos y evitar la migración de personas jóvenes. Sin embargo, la accesibilidad, las instalaciones y el equipamiento no son apropiados para las personas turistas; se requiere mayor inversión, capacitación y diseño de productos turísticos sostenibles. Se concluye que el turismo es una alternativa viable para el desarrollo de la zona, existe potencial turístico y apertura de la comunidad, y es necesario trabajar en la creación productos que valoricen los atractivos locales.
The importance of tourism in the local development of a country lies in its ability to boost the economy, generate jobs, promote infrastructure, preserve cultural and natural heritage, and improve the quality of life of the integrating communities. The objective of the study was to determine the feasibility of tourism as a tool for local development in San Carlos del Apa, Concepción-Paraguay, 2022. A qualitative, non-experimental, transversal, and descriptive approach was adopted. Interviews were conducted with community leaders, tourism service providers, government officials, tourism experts, and NGO members for convenience, using a question guide focused on two categories: local potential and action proposals. The results show a high interest of the community and government in tourism, the existence of a potential for rural tourism, nature, ecotourism, and experiential tourism, a viable alternative to generate income and avoid the migration of young people. However, accessibility, facilities, and equipment are not appropriate for tourists; greater investment, training, and design of sustainable tourism products are required. It is concluded that tourism is a viable alternative for the development of the area, there is tourism potential and openness in the community, and it is necessary to work on creating products that enhance local attractions.
The importance of tourism in the local development of a country lies in its ability to boost the economy, generate jobs, promote infrastructure, preserve cultural and natural heritage, and improve the quality of life of the integrating communities. The objective of the study was to determine the feasibility of tourism as a tool for local development in San Carlos del Apa, Concepción-Paraguay, 2022. A qualitative, non-experimental, transversal, and descriptive approach was adopted. Interviews were conducted with community leaders, tourism service providers, government officials, tourism experts, and NGO members for convenience, using a question guide focused on two categories: local potential and action proposals. The results show a high interest of the community and government in tourism, the existence of a potential for rural tourism, nature, ecotourism, and experiential tourism, a viable alternative to generate income and avoid the migration of young people. However, accessibility, facilities, and equipment are not appropriate for tourists; greater investment, training, and design of sustainable tourism products are required. It is concluded that tourism is a viable alternative for the development of the area, there is tourism potential and openness in the community, and it is necessary to work on creating products that enhance local attractions.
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turismo, desarrollo local, sostenibilidad, San Carlos del Apa, Paraguay, tourism, local development, sustainability