Management Plan for Access to the Ancón Pozo 001 Geosite, Santa Elena Canton

González Tomalá M.; Moreno Alcívar L.; Herrera-Franco G.; Campoverde Campoverde D.; Garcés Vargas J. · Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology (2024) · DOI: 10.18687/laccei2024.1.1.1674

Resumen

Geosites have been exploited for tourism on a small scale in Ecuador. The objective of this research is to develop a management plan that proposes strategies for the sustainability of the geosite Ancon Pozo 001, through geotourism, promoting geoeducation and geoconservation. The study stages are: i) identification of environmental and social vulnerability factors and student survey; ii) design of structures for access; iii) preparation of a management plan based on the financial analysis obtained. The results indicate the existence of displacement by planar failure and marine scour as a result of waves, proposing as a preventive measure the construction of a breakwater; the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis shows the strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats that the geosite and the community have in the Ancón Pozo 001 geosite. The sectional governments do not have empowerment plans due to a lack of knowledge of the value of this site because it is considered a national cultural heritage site and the unique geology of which it is composed. The proposed management measures include building an entrance road, placing railings on the lookout esplanade, and stairs to access the beach as the basis for infrastructure and strategies for access, protection, and development.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional de Tumbes