Agroecological tourism as a sustainable model in rural communities

Abstract

Agroecological tourism aims to contribute to the adaptation of biocultural activities, agroecosystems and agricultural practices as tourism resources. In addition, add infrastructure or family production units, the social empowerment of young entrepreneursto promote sustainability in rural communities. So, how will agroecological tourism promote sustainable models in rural communities? In this sense, community participation in rural areas will provide the necessary elements for tourism planning. Based on the above, the general objective of this article is to promote agroecological tourism as a sustainable model in rural communities. It is based on a qualitative approach, in addition, the research is descriptive -field, following the participatory action research method, using documentary techniques. To achieve this objective, a theoretical review was first carried out, then the dimensions of sustainability were established (figure 2) and finally a proposed model (figure 3). This proposal will provide the necessarytools to plan, design and promote agroecological tourism products. At the same time, it will create a methodological journey where the integration of rural communities, the environmental, socioeconomic and cultural aspects of sustainability, in a strategic and innovative way, transforming the global commitment of public and private organizations in the promotion of agroecological tourism entrepreneurship. as a sustainable model.