Propuesta de modelo de alojamiento para proyectos de turismo comunitario, caso práctico comunidad Ucumari de la parroquia El Progreso del cantón Nabón en la provincia del Azuay

Abstract

At present, people who enjoy traveling have a growing interest in searching new experiences, being one of them the Community tourism, which is offered nationwide in Ecuador nowadays. One of these alternatives for travelers is the tourist project developed in the Ucumari community in Nabón canton, Azuay province, which operates without lodging options for tourists, making it impossible for visitors to stay overnight in the community. Consequently, it is not only uncomfortable for visitors but also makes it impossible for the community inhabitants to offer other services to tourists. In this context, the present project, of qualitative and quantitative type aims to implement the service of Community lodging in Ucumari as to cover the existing demand, which will be beneficial for both tourist and the community. Therefore, a bibliographic and documentary analysis has been carried out on this subject matter. Additionally, a sample of other interests that people may have on Community tourism was gathered. Moreover, several visits for field observation on the site were carried out as to have an insight of resources available in the community, a proposal for Community lodging in Ucumari is presented, which, could be replicated in other communities after some adjustments.