A Mineralogical Museum as a Geotourism Attraction: A Case Study

Turner-Carrión, Magner; Carrión-Mero, Paúl; Turner-Salamea, Israel; Morante-Carballo, Fernando; Aguilar, Maribel; Zambrano-Ruiz, Kerly; Berrezueta, Edgar

doi:10.3390/min11060582

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“…This city is one of the 14 cantons that make up the province of El Oro, with an approximate area of 35 km 2 . The area is located on the western slope of the Andes Mountains, in the upper basin of the Puyango-Tumbes River [63,64]. Landscapes characterise the mountainous relief with steep slopes from 20 to 45 • [65].…”

Section: Geographical and Geological Settingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Geotouristic Route Proposal for Touristic Development in a Mining Area—Case Study

Carrión-Mero

Turner-Carrión²,

Herrera-Franco

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In recent decades, geotourism has been presented as an alternative for the sustainable socioeconomic development of the community. In addition, it shows significant growth. Portovelo canton, located in the south of Ecuador, is characterised by a significant geological importance complemented by the mining culture and history interest, turning into the first mining centre. Mining is the main economic activity in the area. However, the development of illegal mining without technical considerations affects the canton and its surroundings. Faced with this problem, the need arises for alternatives to improve the inhabitants’ quality of life and protect their geological heritage. This work aims to propose a geotouristic route (GR) in the course of the Amarillo River through the characterisation and quantitative assessment of 10 interest sites (four geosites and six touristic sites), which enhance the geotourism development of the canton, including geoconservation strategies. The methodological process includes (i) characterisation of sites and GR proposal, (ii) sites and GR assessment using the Geotouristic Route Assessment Matrix method (GtRAM, acronym in Spanish) and Brilha method for geosites, and (iii) proposal of geotourism development and geoconservation strategies in a sustainability framework through the analysis of strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, and threats (SWOT). The results obtained from the proposed GR reflect that 60% of the proposed sites have a tourist interest classified as high, of which the Museo Mineralógico Magner Turner was the best-rated geoheritage element. Similarly, the high scientific, educational, and tourist values of the proposed geoheritage sites are highlighted. Strategies have been established to enhance the GR value: (i) Promoting geotourism through different activities and (ii) proposals for geoconservation and conditioning of geoheritage sites and tourist interest sites considering the geological and environmental impact. The methodology used in the study made it possible to establish geo-guidelines focused on local development, which are coupled with the knowledge of two main groups: Geo-experts and the community.

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Section: Geographical and Geological Settingmentioning

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Geotouristic Route Proposal for Touristic Development in a Mining Area—Case Study

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Turner-Carrión²,

Herrera-Franco

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“…This method has the advantage of being adaptable to particular in situ characteristics in different regions, having mixed analysis parameters (qualitative and quantitative), of defining the protection level of potential geosites and sites of geological interest [27]. Also, this method has been applied to other locations in the country [75,[118][119][120][121][122][123]. This method consists of a quantitative evaluation, considering the four criteria: scientific, educational, tourism and risk of degradation, with their respective indicators and subindicators.…”

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“…Additionally, this phase includes the proposal of a georoute, evaluating the 16 sites of geological interest using the Geotouristic Routes Assessment Matrix (GtRAM) method [158]. The GtRAM method was used because it is based mainly on evaluating tourist characteristics concerning what the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador establishes about a tourist site [121,159]. Additionally, this method has already been applied in some case studies in the country [158][159][160].…”

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Georesources as an Alternative for Sustainable Development in COVID-19 Times—A Study Case in Ecuador

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Georesources comprise spaces of relevant geological value with the potential to be used and managed as a resource. Therefore, georesources are an essential development factor in the world, mainly oriented to their rational use to improve the quality of life of the surrounding population. This work aims to analyze the main applications, conservation strategies and sustainable use of georesources in the rural area of Manglaralto (Ecuador) through their inventory, assessment and analysis for the adaptation of alternative uses to particular circumstances (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic). The method used consists of four phases: (i) inventory and mapping of georesources; (ii) description and assessment of georesources using international methodologies (e.g., GtRAM for georoute assessment, hydrogeological characterization using GeoModeller for groundwater assessment, GIS tools for assessing materials with industrial–artisanal interest, and KFM matrix method for the assessment of the level of construction difficulty of sanitary landfills); (iii) georesources complementary applications and (iv) SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) and TOWS matrix preparation (Threats, Opportunities, Weaknesses, Strengths), seeking strategies to guarantee the viability of the use of georesources. As a main result of the investigation, the geolocation of the georesources of the area was obtained. In addition, the assessment of the main georesources such as (i) potential geosites and sites of geological interest (e.g., beaches, cliffs, waterfalls, capes), (ii) groundwater (aquifers), and (iii) materials with artisanal and industrial interest (e.g., clays, sands). Finally, the study allowed us to define areas to develop landfill infrastructure, identify ecosystem services, and construct tsunami refuge site proposals. The case study addressed shows that the inventory and definition of the use of geological resources constitute a fundamental process for the economic, social, and environmental development of the population.

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“…This phase focuses on the generation of a focus group to discuss the values obtained after the evaluation of each site (Delphi method). It is an essential tool for exploring the results and determining practical actions for strategy and decision making [38].…”

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Environmental Assessment and Tourist Carrying Capacity for the Development of Geosites in the Framework of Geotourism, Guayaquil, Ecuador

Carrión-Mero

Morante-Carballo

Palomeque-Arévalo

et al. 2021

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

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The current world situation marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, plus the various specific situations in each locality, require an adequate response to promote development. One of the most recommended is the development of tourism, and precisely that it is linked to the environmental environments of nature. For this reason, geotourism offers guarantees of biosecurity, open spaces, and better conditions in the current situation. Guayaquil, a cosmopolitan city on the Ecuadorian coast, has unique characteristics for the development of geotourism. This work aims to carry out an environmental analysis, using the cause-consequence method and tourist carrying capacity in geosites for sustainable geotourism development. The methodology includes: (i) strategic geosites selection; (ii) environmental assessment of geosites and analysis of their carrying capacity for tourism; and (iii) interpretation of results and strategy development. The results reflect that Guayaquil has very significant potential given its natural geological and biological conditions. The union of geodiversity and biodiversity give the Guayaquil metropolis a special uniqueness, auguring an excellent future for geotourism development. It is vital the develop geosites with an environmental consideration that allows projecting towards sustainable development.

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A Mineralogical Museum as a Geotourism Attraction: A Case Study

Cited by 9 publications

References 35 publications

Geotouristic Route Proposal for Touristic Development in a Mining Area—Case Study

Geotouristic Route Proposal for Touristic Development in a Mining Area—Case Study

Georesources as an Alternative for Sustainable Development in COVID-19 Times—A Study Case in Ecuador

Environmental Assessment and Tourist Carrying Capacity for the Development of Geosites in the Framework of Geotourism, Guayaquil, Ecuador

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