An Interpretive Trail for the Sustainable Development of Ecotourism in Pachangara - Oyón, Perú

Abstract

The interpretive-trail for sustainable ecotourism development connects the set of water resources in Pachangara and Oyón districts, as well as the set of its tourist resources (cultural heritage as archaeological complexes and rural communities’ areas) for their assessment and interpretation; sets information to treat about touristic parades, attention schedule, interpretive panels, signage, and resting places. Pachangara and Oyon districts are situated in the of Oyón province, in an area where Huaura River and Paton lagoon converges. This area has geographical features that allow the convergence of several water resources (high Andean lagoons, thermal pools, natural waterfalls, among others), is located in the Churin Valley where the Huaura river and its several tributaries supplies water service to the peasant communities that comprise it, giving unity to the valley and identity to the population. The constructions, in which clean technologies will be applied, will be made with biodegradable materials and available in the area to minimize impacts on the environment.