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    Análisis del impacto del turismo religioso en la catedral y la iglesia San Francisco en el cantón Azogues
    (2015) Tenempaguay Lazo, Gloria Mercedes; Cazorla Vintimilla, Thelma Lorena
    Tourism is a global phenomenon that has developed more in recent years, however, the movement of people motivated by religious beliefs goes back to the very beginning of humanity, although the term religious tourism recently was used some years ago by the General Directory for the Pastoral Care of Tourism published by the Apostolic See. Azogues as a city that still retains much of its culture and a unique architectural heritage, tourism offers where religious tourism stands out with its temples and buildings of great importance, this has enabled it to have the declaration of World Heritage Cultural and Urban Ecuador. In this research work it is to have an analysis of the impact of tourism on the two main religious icons of the city such as the Sanctuary of San Francisco and Cathedral Church, providing guidelines for conservation and maintenance. The development of tourism in the Canton has been slow, with some interest of local people, which is why the importance of publicizing the care they need attractions, to contribute to safeguarding the heritage and strengthen the advancement of tourism in the city.