PROYECTO KARISMA
Karisma Project is developed in Bucay, province of Guayas in Ecuador. A magical and strategically located transition area between the coast and mountains with a memorable story and incomparable natural charm. This region was at its heights during the first years of the 20th century with the introduction of the steam railroad built by the American company called G & Q Railway Company, in this manner Bucay turned into one of Ecuador’s most important commercial exchange centers. However, in 1997, the railway stopped its operation and said small but thriving city that based its economy on railways’ operation, was plunged into a strong economic depression, which gave origin to a migratory ...
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Karisma Project is developed in Bucay, province of Guayas in Ecuador. A magical and strategically located transition area between the coast and mountains with a memorable story and incomparable natural charm. This region was at its heights during the first years of the 20th century with the introduction of the steam railroad built by the American company called G & Q Railway Company, in this manner Bucay turned into one of Ecuador’s most important commercial exchange centers. However, in 1997, the railway stopped its operation and said small but thriving city that based its economy on railways’ operation, was plunged into a strong economic depression, which gave origin to a migratory ...
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 | 208 weeks ago LUIS AVELLAN said: Dana, i ll try to explain the spirit of the project!! Karisma proyect is based on touristic demand research made by Escuela Politécnica ... about this Competition Entry. - leer más > |
| 208 weeks ago LUIS AVELLAN said: The clue of all this project is to involve the communties in the tourism sector, that they can become a builders of their own destiny. ... about this Competition Entry. - leer más > |
| 209 weeks ago LUIS AVELLAN said: Esto que nos comentas José luis es muy interesante! Pues efectivamente nuestro trabajo se basa fuertemente en la conservación de la ... about this Competition Entry. - leer más > |
| 210 weeks ago Dana Frasz said: Hello, I enjoyed reading about the interesting history of your region. Thank you for sharing. I have a few questions regarding your ... about this Competition Entry. - leer más > |
| 210 weeks ago Jose Luis Guerrero said: Estimados Karisma, Los felicito por esta gran iniciativa de ayuda y apoyo al turismo en Bucay y sus alrededores (zona de gran ... about this Competition Entry. - leer más > |
| 211 weeks ago LUIS AVELLAN said: Cinthia, muy oportunos tus comentarios y tus ideas. El plan de trabajo para los siguientes 3 años contiene un plan estratégico municipal ... about this Competition Entry. - leer más > |
| 211 weeks ago LUIS AVELLAN said: gracias Gaby por tus palabras. En efecto, Bucay es un destino alterantivo a la ruta del sol y de la Spondylus, a la vez que competitivo ... about this Competition Entry. - leer más > |
| 211 weeks ago LUIS AVELLAN said: Estimado Alberto, Sus comentarios son altamente gratificantes para quienes conformamos Mundo San Rafael. Esperamos tenerlo pronto en ... about this Competition Entry. - leer más > |
| 211 weeks ago gabriela viteri crespo said: Me parece una gran iniciativa que se promuevan otros puntos turisticos del pais, especialmente un lugar tan maravilloso como Bucay y sus ... about this Competition Entry. - leer más > |
| 212 weeks ago alberto lopez said: Me parece tremendamente interesante cualquier tema enfocado a la reestructuración y recuperación de zonas cultural, ambiental y ... about this Competition Entry. - leer más > |