Estudio de viabilidad del biciturismo como estrategia de desarrollo local en la vereda El Verjón Bajo – reserva forestal protectora Cerros Orientales de Bogotá

Abstract

This project evaluated the feasibility of biketourism as a local development strategy in the village of El Verjón Bajo, using a mixed-methods approach that combined participatory diagnosis and program formulation. Through surveys and interviews, perceptions, needs, and opportunities were identified across environmental, social, cultural, economic, and institutional dimensions, demonstrating that biketourism can stimulate the local economy, strengthen the social fabric, and promote sustainable practices—provided it is developed with community participation and institutional coordination. As a result, an integrated program was designed based on analytical tools, serving as an input for future planning processes and decision-making regarding its implementation in the territory.