Periódico: Revista Internacional de Turismo y Empresa
Fonte: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TOURISM, BUSINESS AND TERRITORY; Vol. 2, Núm. 2 (2018); 49-59
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Resumo: The tourist activity in Colombia is an incipient practice, nevertheless, it has obtained a very important role in the economy of the country. Even today, the central government is making efforts to position tourism as a solid economic activity. This great moment of tourism in the country, has made many tourists seek experiences that were not previouslytaken into account. This is where community based tourism has become a tourist trend that is important to analyze. Therefore, this research tries to answer the relationship of this form of tourism and the contribution it has made to the rural development of the local population. To this end, this research carried out a case of study at the Paramo de Sumapaz, located in the city of Bogotá D.C., in the town with the same name. This place was the epicenter for many years of the internal conflict of the country. There, an analysis was made with the community about tourism initiatives and their importance for the economic development of the community. This territory in recent years has become a tourist attraction, given that it is a post-conflict place and some residents have found in tourism an alternative of additional economic income. However, a series of challenges is evident due to the fact that there are problems that threaten the community, tourists and the environment. Nonetheless, with a good management, responsible and sustainable tourism can be achieved.
