Tourist inventory of the municipality of chinacota in norte de santander

Abstract

Tourism is a commercial activity that contributes to consolidate a stable economy for society, which is why we have identified in the department of Norte de Santander, a municipality that provides a cultural, biological alternative that meets needs of tourists, less than one hour from the capital city. Chinácota municipality of traditional tourism for santandereanos north and people from different departments, driven themselves enjoy the mountain scenery region in geographic space that fits over the eastern mountains, accompanied by a warm humane treatment, one rooted Catholic culture, a boost to natural resources conservation are some aspects that make this city stand out. In this article we identify our department goes through a business crisis, which has affected the city of Chinácota, as the effects of the crisis have had an impact on this community, despite the economic strength is not focused on a single sector as is traditional activity of agriculture, livestock, mining is a fact that tourism represents higher income at the sectoral level, and it is this that has declined in recent years because of the border crisis. Seeking alternative solutions to this problem, we have proposed a number of ideas to promote and boost tourism in this municipality, emphasizing the qualities that this offers visitors, hotels, cottages, gazebos, restaurants, parks, swimming pools , trade shows, and more places, which together with a tourism project could increase number of tourists in this municipality.