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    Determinación de la capacidad de carga ambiental en los centros ecoturísticos Rincón del Vides y Amanecer Mágico del municipio de Villagarzón, Putumayo
    (2025-11-10) Erika Jhorlay Barragan Lopez & Diela Karine Rivera Carvajal
    Tourism is an activity of great economic importance; however, its disorderly and unplanned growth has generated environmental and social impacts that highlight the need to promote sustainable forms of tourism such as ecotourism. In this regard, it is essential to assess the capacity of destinations to receive visitors without compromising the conservation of their natural resources. From this perspective, the objective of this study was to determine the environmental carrying capacity of the Rincón del Vides and Amanecer Mágico ecotourism centers, located in Villagarzón, Putumayo, in order to establish sustainable use levels that guide management toward the protection of ecosystems and the enhancement of the visitor experience. A descriptive design with a mixed approach was applied. The methodology included a document review, biophysical characterization through field trips, mapping and classification of points of environmental interest, as well as flora and fauna inventories and water and soil resource analysis. Georeferencing tools were used to ensure data accuracy. The results showed differences between physical, actual, and effective carrying capacity due to environmental, social, and management variables. Although the El Biólogo trail had the highest physical capacity (3,041 visitors/day), El Estrecho recorded the highest effective capacity (265 visitors/day), reflecting better conditions for controlled and sustainable tourism. Finally, the comparison with research carried out in natural areas in Latin America showed methodological consistency and values in line with those reported in previous studies, supporting the consistency of the analysis carried out in this context.
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    Determinación de la capacidad de carga ambiental en los centros ecoturísticos Rincón del Vides y Amanecer Mágico del municipio de Villagarzón, Putumayo
    (2025-11) Erika Jhorlay Barragan Lopez & Diela Karine Rivera Carvajal
    Tourism is an activity of great economic importance; however, its disorderly and unplanned growth has generated environmental and social impacts that highlight the need to promote sustainable forms of tourism such as ecotourism. In this regard, it is essential to assess the capacity of destinations to receive visitors without compromising the conservation of their natural resources. From this perspective, the objective of this study was to determine the environmental carrying capacity of the Rincón del Vides and Amanecer Mágico ecotourism centers, located in Villagarzón, Putumayo, in order to establish sustainable use levels that guide management toward the protection of ecosystems and the enhancement of the visitor experience. A descriptive design with a mixed approach was applied. The methodology included a document review, biophysical characterization through field trips, mapping and classification of points of environmental interest, as well as flora and fauna inventories and water and soil resource analysis. Georeferencing tools were used to ensure data accuracy. The results showed differences between physical, actual, and effective carrying capacity due to environmental, social, and management variables. Although the El Biólogo trail had the highest physical capacity (3,041 visitors/day), El Estrecho recorded the highest effective capacity (265 visitors/day), reflecting better conditions for controlled and sustainable tourism. Finally, the comparison with research carried out in natural areas in Latin America showed methodological consistency and values in line with those reported in previous studies, supporting the consistency of the analysis carried out in this context.