Análisis de la sostenibilidad (ambiental, social y económica) del ecoturismo en el corregimiento de Tutunendo, Quibdó.

Abstract

This research analyzes the sustainability of ecotourism in the township of Tutunendo, Quibdó. The central problem identified using the Vester matrix method lies in the poor management of tourism planning processes. The methodology adopted employed a mixed-methods approach, with an explanatory scope and a non-experimental, cross-sectional design, combining document analysis and surveys of establishments and tourists in the township of Tutunendo, Quibdó. The results show that the ecotourism model implemented in Tutunendo has not yet achieved comprehensive sustainability, as environmental, social, and economic actions are carried out in a fragmented manner. In the environmental dimension, basic conservation practices predominate without the support of management plans or monitoring programs. In the social sphere, job creation stands out, but with low community participation and limited inter-institutional integration. In the economic component, informality and the lack of institutional support limit the destination's competitiveness. The proposal includes the implementation of a Comprehensive Environmental Management Plan, the strengthening of training in sustainable tourism, the creation of a community network, and the consolidation of an Inter-institutional Committee for Sustainable Ecotourism. These actions would allow progress toward a participatory governance model that promotes environmental conservation, social inclusion, and sustainable economic development in the Tutunendo district.