Modelo de evaluación de sustentabilidad del ecoturismo a partir del caso de estudio de la Laguna de Chisacá, Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz

Abstract

This research reviews methodological trends in evaluating ecotourism sustainability globally from 2012 to 2022, using four electronic databases. Classification by quartiles highlights key approaches including geographic information systems, indices and indicators, and community perception assessments. Findings indicate that environmental, economic, and social evaluations are crucial in ecotourism sustainability methodologies. A sustainability evaluation model for ecotourism is developed, based on territorial baseline creation, assessment of environmental and landscape units, and formulation of evaluation indicators. This integrated approach provides a methodological framework for projects related to intangible ecosystem goods. The evaluation identifies eight environmental units with high ecotourism potential and six landscape units, emphasizing the importance of the Sumapaz National Natural Park. Sustainability indicators reveal varied risk levels, from stable to critical, underscoring the urgent need for management strategies that balance conservation with local well-being.