Environmental impact assessment in towns of Ecuador.

Abstract

The objective of this study is to apply the methodology of evaluation of environmental impacts whether physicochemical nature and biodiversity and ecosystems, as well as operational sociocultural and economic aspects of the tourist villages of interest assessed. RIAM method automated software for which it was required to develop an environmental baseline study line is used in different villages. The analysis of the social perception of local people on tourism from the course work for students of the School of Tourism in Quito UIDE. The findings of the case studies allow develop strategic proposals and recommendations that can be incorporated into the management plans of tourism in the historic villages with heritage values.