Pambamarca and qhapaq ñan archaeological complex unesco cultural heritage, prospective evaluation of tourism activity

Abstract

The archaeological complex of Pucaras de Pambamarca is located in the territory of the Kayambi people, as well as the Royal Inca Road, Qhapaq Ñan inscribed on the list of world heritage of humanity, in the category of Cultural Heritage, on June 21, 2014, during the 38th Meeting of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.  they are structures located in the mountain system of the Andes of Ecuador; due to their national and international importance, they articulate a comprehensive approach to social, cultural, educational, recreational and environmental protection interests; The environmental impact assessment is a key instrument for the current and prospective analysis of the environmental effects that tourism activity would generate in the region, the scope is to identify, prevent, mitigate changes in the environmental environment, regulating projects, activities and processes to avoid negative effects, making it possible to structure comprehensive and inclusive environmental management mechanisms;  In the research, the multi-criteria matrix method of Conesa 1997 was applied, its application defines tourism promotion, environmental interpretation, the restoration of Pucara archaeological structures, the enhancement of productive activities, the construction or adaptation of infrastructures and tourist services; road improvement, participation and growing performance in tourism care, the intervention of universities through research, training, community service and labor practices,... are actions that could make it possible to increase the tourist flow and activate social and economic dynamics of the tourist destination "Archaeological Complex of Pucaras de Pambamarca and Qhapaq Ñan" located in northern of Equator.