Diseño de un mirador turístico en la comunidad Yamate del cantón Patate, provincia de Tungurahua.

Abstract

The present research aimed to design a tourist viewpoint in the Yamate community, Patate Canton, Tungurahua province. It was developed with non-experimental research methods, mixed documentary, and field approach, through five stages: first, some aspects related to the project were validated through an analysis and synthesis of primary and secondary sources. Second, a local market study was developed, through the application of surveys aimed at a sample of the local population. Third, a technical and environmental study was conducted, starting to determine the location and size of the project, then conceptualize and architecturally design the viewpoint, considering the market study, the characteristics of the place, possible services and adaptations, also, an evaluation of Impacts on the environmental and social factors of the project according to the Lazaro Lagos matrix. Fourth, the legal administrative framework was developed by the current legislation from the Republic of Ecuador, in addition, an administrative study consisted of proposing the organizational structure of the company and a manual of functions. Fifth, resources needed and the benefits involved in the Project were identified and estimated. Obtaining as results 94% of the project acceptance, also an architectural design according to the local reality, environmental and social impacts that demonstrated mostly positive values. The tourist viewpoint Valle as it was called, the project must be base on the Organic Law of Public Companies, so the Administrative Study was based on this law at the management level. Therefore the concept of design and the nature of the project represents a contribution to the benefit of the local population. In sum, that the project is viable because it is available for the relevant analyzes needed. It is recommended to socialize the project with the municipal authorities of Patate Canton.