Limoncocha Biological Reserve: History, tourism and biodiversity

Abstract

Biological Diversity or Biodiversity is all living organisms on planet earth. It is divided into three categories, genetic, species and ecosystem diversity. Natural protected areas are strategic surfaces for the protection and conservation of biodiversity. Ecuador is one of the 17 megadiverse countries in the world and the first by unit of surface. The objective of this research was to describe the history and trend of tourism in the Limoncocha Biological Reserve (RBL). The methodology used was based on an exhaustive bibliographic review that revealed important information about the creation of the RBL. On the other hand, the biodiversity in the RBL was described. The main results indicate that the RBL is one of the smallest Protected Areas in the country, but with an immense wealth of biodiversity, a privileged zone for tourist activities, allowing the sighting of avifauna and herpetofauna. In recent years the presence of visitors has increased. It is necessary to strengthen its diffusion at a national and international level, allowing for an increase.