Anteproyecto arquitectónico para la implementación de un equipamiento de agroturismo sostenible en la parroquia de Yangana, Loja

Abstract

For years, the main economic activities to which the population of the parish of Yangana, Loja province has been dedicated, are agriculture and livestock. Agriculture is losing value and is being considered a low-paid sporadic job, while it could be seen as an attraction that allows promoting economic development through tourism. In Yangana there is great touristic potential but an inadequate management of it. Tourism management has been run by public entities for several years leaving the participation of the community aside, being them who dominate the tangible and intangible, natural and cultural wealth of the place. As a result, Yangana is not considered a main tourist destination despite its wealth. Furthermore, there is evidence of the lack of appropriate tourist spots that have basic services in adequate conditions for visitors. On the other hand, it is necessary to understand the concept of agrotourism in a broader way, not only as a place of accommodation, but also as a complete touristic product. A product that includes (in addition to accommodation) recreational, teaching and leisure activities that offer a complete experience with an emphasis on activities related to the work of the field in such a way that it encourages cultural and knowledge exchange, recovering and enhancing the tangible and intangible heritage. This is also meant to boost the agricultural and artisanal economy, thus complementing the touristic economy. The present work is an answer to solve this deficiency. It consists on a plan at a preliminary project level of an agrotourism complex that arises from a macro analysis of the site to a micro analysis, complemented with the research of different study cases, to finally obtain an equipment that offers an unconventional form of tourism. One that includes accommodation and activities related to the work of the field and its main strategies are to respect and promote, through architecture, the agricultural values, construction traditions, sustainable aspects and natural environment. This place of exchange is obtained, having all of the commodities of an urban hotel with an extra value, the provision of a mutual benefit to both the native population and tourists, thus becoming a tourist attraction and reactivating tourism in the area.