The primary aims of this paper are to document the existing inventory and characterization of
geosites in Ecuador, through the review of relevant public documents (articles, reports, etc.) …

The geoparks' primary objective is to promote local sustainable development based on three
key strategies: geotourism, geoconservation, and education. Given the increased interest in …

Geodiversity is the variety of earth materials, forms and processes that constitute and shape
the Earth planet. Therefore, geodiversity includes essential for developing nature-based …

Coastal zones, with their significant geodiversity, are vital areas for geotourism. Effective
management is crucial to harness the geological interest of these sites as geotourism …

The inventory and assessment of a geosite in a territory provides a sound basis for the
protection and use of its geological heritage. This article aims to evaluate the most relevant …

The relevant geomorphological characteristics of territory represent an essential part of its
natural heritage. They are also an asset to be exploited for stimulating socio-economic …

Biodiversity is an essential component of nature, relegating the aspects of geodiversity,
which provides geological and landscape variety to a territory. However, the importance of …

The evaluation of geosites is an essential part of conserving the geodiversity and
biodiversity of an ecosystem, as well as safeguarding the cultural, geological …

Travel itineraries are fundamental in the development of tourism of a given area. Traditional
thematic routes (eg, architectural, archaeological) can be significantly improved and …

Thematic travel itineraries (eg architectural, archaeological, geological routes) can be
instrumental in developing tourism in a given area. Travellers are expected to follow the …