Agroturismo: Descubriendo un gran potencial para el desarrollo económico de la zona centro de Boyacá

Abstract

The concept of agrotourism is relatively new. It is the place where tourism and agriculture come together, to provide significant knowledge experiences where, through a tour of a farm, a producing farm, you can learn the preparation of products such as cheese, yogurt, jams, wines, breads , desserts, among others. As well as the way in which different crops are harvested, various animals are raised, vegetables and fruits are planted, among others, by the hand of farmers and ranchers who turn their land into a tourist destination, opening their doors to teach everything about their work. daily. The department of Boyacá is identified as one of the richest regions of the country, from various areas where its cultural, rural, agricultural wealth and its beautiful natural environments stand out. However, there is also an absence of growth opportunities to improve its economic development. Therefore, taking into account new learning and experiences that are generating positive results in other economic and social environments, it was decided to carry out this study of the municipalities of the central zone of the region in order to know their potential for the development of agrotourism, finding a great wealth to exploit and that up to now is beginning to be recognized. This book contains in each of its chapters a significant discovery of the reality of the agro-tourism potential of the central zone of the department of Boyacá, with relevant information collected directly in each of the Municipalities, together with several of the producers and protagonists of this valuable activity. I invite you to learn much more about this beautiful department that has great development potential in a natural environment that can promote and expand agricultural areas to achieve greater development and economic growth.