Perception of the Geological-Mining Heritage to Promote Geotourism in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Biodiversity is an essential component of nature, relegating the aspects of geodiversity, which provides geological and landscape variety to a territory. However, the importance of geodiversity and its social, economic, educational, scientific, and technological impact on a region, are not well unde...
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| author | Gricelda Herrera-Franco Boris Apolo-Masache Paulo Escandón-Panchana Kelly Jácome-Francis Fernando Morante-Carballo Josep Mata-Perelló Paúl Carrión-Mero |
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| description | Biodiversity is an essential component of nature, relegating the aspects of geodiversity, which provides geological and landscape variety to a territory. However, the importance of geodiversity and its social, economic, educational, scientific, and technological impact on a region, are not well understood. This article measures the geoheritage values of Guayaquil, a port city in Ecuador, via surveys and analyses of variables, with the aim of proposing guidelines or strategies that promote the knowledge and diffusion of that geoheritage. Our methodology included (i) a review of historical landmarks of Guayaquil and their relationship with geodiversity, (ii) a survey and data tabulation, (iii) an analysis of the local population’s perception of the city’s geoheritage, and (iv) the development of geodiversity strategies using computer tools. Our results determined that people approach areas of interest because of each site’s biodiversity and the available information about the site. Once there, they can obtain knowledge about the city’s geology, geodiversity, and urban geotourism. Therefore, geoheritage is an essential consideration in establishing educational plans, initiatives, and promotion strategies. Furthermore, the identification of a city’s heritage values following geoeducation, and the recognition by society of the city’s geosites and their historical–scientific significance, will provide a basis for using geotourism in a context of sustainability. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c83a38d49e9548bcbb7e3f7f9dc632ca2023-11-23T16:26:46ZengMDPI AGGeosciences2076-32632022-08-0112932210.3390/geosciences12090322Perception of the Geological-Mining Heritage to Promote Geotourism in Guayaquil, EcuadorGricelda Herrera-Franco0Boris Apolo-Masache1Paulo Escandón-Panchana2Kelly Jácome-Francis3Fernando Morante-Carballo4Josep Mata-Perelló5Paúl Carrión-Mero6Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena (UPSE), Avda. Principal La Libertad-Santa Elena, La Libertad 240204, EcuadorCentro de Investigaciones y Proyectos Aplicados a las Ciencias de la Tierra (CIPAT), Campus Gustavo Galindo, ESPOL Polytechnic University, Km. 30.5 Vía Perimetral, Guayaquil P.O. Box 09-01-5863, EcuadorGeo-Recursos y Aplicaciones (GIGA), Campus Gustavo Galindo, ESPOL Polytechnic University, Km. 30.5 Vía Perimetral, Guayaquil P.O. Box 09-01-5863, EcuadorIndependent Consultant, Guayaquil 090101, EcuadorGeo-Recursos y Aplicaciones (GIGA), Campus Gustavo Galindo, ESPOL Polytechnic University, Km. 30.5 Vía Perimetral, Guayaquil P.O. Box 09-01-5863, EcuadorDepartamento de Ingeniería Minera y Recursos Naturales, Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña, Manresa 08242, SpainCentro de Investigaciones y Proyectos Aplicados a las Ciencias de la Tierra (CIPAT), Campus Gustavo Galindo, ESPOL Polytechnic University, Km. 30.5 Vía Perimetral, Guayaquil P.O. Box 09-01-5863, EcuadorBiodiversity is an essential component of nature, relegating the aspects of geodiversity, which provides geological and landscape variety to a territory. However, the importance of geodiversity and its social, economic, educational, scientific, and technological impact on a region, are not well understood. This article measures the geoheritage values of Guayaquil, a port city in Ecuador, via surveys and analyses of variables, with the aim of proposing guidelines or strategies that promote the knowledge and diffusion of that geoheritage. Our methodology included (i) a review of historical landmarks of Guayaquil and their relationship with geodiversity, (ii) a survey and data tabulation, (iii) an analysis of the local population’s perception of the city’s geoheritage, and (iv) the development of geodiversity strategies using computer tools. Our results determined that people approach areas of interest because of each site’s biodiversity and the available information about the site. Once there, they can obtain knowledge about the city’s geology, geodiversity, and urban geotourism. Therefore, geoheritage is an essential consideration in establishing educational plans, initiatives, and promotion strategies. Furthermore, the identification of a city’s heritage values following geoeducation, and the recognition by society of the city’s geosites and their historical–scientific significance, will provide a basis for using geotourism in a context of sustainability.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/12/9/322geodiversitygeoconservationgeoheritagegeositesSWOTEcuador |
| spellingShingle | Gricelda Herrera-Franco Boris Apolo-Masache Paulo Escandón-Panchana Kelly Jácome-Francis Fernando Morante-Carballo Josep Mata-Perelló Paúl Carrión-Mero Perception of the Geological-Mining Heritage to Promote Geotourism in Guayaquil, Ecuador Geosciences geodiversity geoconservation geoheritage geosites SWOT Ecuador |
| title | Perception of the Geological-Mining Heritage to Promote Geotourism in Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| title_full | Perception of the Geological-Mining Heritage to Promote Geotourism in Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| title_fullStr | Perception of the Geological-Mining Heritage to Promote Geotourism in Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perception of the Geological-Mining Heritage to Promote Geotourism in Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| title_short | Perception of the Geological-Mining Heritage to Promote Geotourism in Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| title_sort | perception of the geological mining heritage to promote geotourism in guayaquil ecuador |
| topic | geodiversity geoconservation geoheritage geosites SWOT Ecuador |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/12/9/322 |
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