The Tourist Carrying Capacity of the "Liguiqui" and "El Murcielago"

Authors

  • Ricardo Castillo Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí, Manta, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9363-9684
  • Denisse Barcia Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí, Manta, Ecuador
  • Romina Moreira Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí, Manta, Ecuador

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54753/cedamaz.v13i2.2025

Keywords:

Carrying capacity, Environmental impacts, Environment, Management

Abstract

Tourist carrying capacity (TCC) is an essential multidisciplinary concept for the planning and sustainable management of tourism in destinations. In this investigation, the TCC was addressed in the El Murciélago and Ligüiqui beaches of the Manta Canton, Ecuador. The study focused on evaluating the reception capacity considering physical, environmental and management factors. The methodology included the calculation of the Physical, Real and effective loading capacity, considering dimensions of the beaches, environmental factors such as erosion, flooding and precipitation; and management aspects such as infrastructure, equipment and personnel. The results indicated that El Murciélago has a greater physical load capacity due to its greater extension, as well as a greater real load capacity by presenting a lower proportion of eroded areas. Regarding effective capacity, El Murciélago is more complete in infrastructure and services, allowing it to receive a higher proportion of visitors compared to Ligüiqui. The conclusions highlight that, considering both natural and management aspects in tourism planning, El Murciélago beach has the highest TCC. It is suggested that addressing erosion and improving the infrastructure in Ligüiqui could increase its capacity. The results of this research provide vital information for tourism sustainability on both beaches.

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2023-12-31

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Castillo, R., Barcia, D., & Moreira, R. (2023). The Tourist Carrying Capacity of the "Liguiqui" and "El Murcielago". CEDAMAZ, 13(2), 132–139. https://doi.org/10.54753/cedamaz.v13i2.2025

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