Analysis of the impact of nature tourism in the Amazon: conservation and community well-being

DOI:  https://doi.org/10.12804/revistas.urosario.edu.co/empresa/a.15217

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Published: Dec 2, 2025
Issue: Vol. 28 No. 50 (2026)
Section Scientific and technological research article


Keywords: Nature tourism Environmental conservation Sustainability Regenerative tourism Colombian Amazon

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  Esther Julia Olaya Marín
Universidad de la Amazonia
  César Omar Jaramillo-Morales
Universidad de la Amazonia
  Cristian David Plaza Pérez
Universidad de la Amazonia

Abstract

Objective: This article analyzed the impact of 26 nature tourism enterprises in the department of Caquetá, Colombian Amazon, with the aim of evaluating their contribution to environmental conservation and community well-being. Methodology: Cluster analysis techniques (K-Means) and principal component analysis (PCA) were used to identify and classify the profiles of the enterprises based on their focus on sustainability, ecological regeneration, and personal well-being. Main Results: Four distinct profiles of enterprises were identified. While most prioritize environmental conservation and community strengthening, some models stand out for integrating ancestral knowledge and regenerative practices with high transformative potential. Conclusions: The findings highlight the need to design tailored support strategies and public policies that maximize the benefits of sustainable tourism. This study offers a replicable model for other biodiverse contexts and contributes to advancing knowledge on regenerative tourism aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Olaya Marín, E. J., Jaramillo-Morales, C. O., & Plaza Pérez, C. D. (2025). Analysis of the impact of nature tourism in the Amazon: conservation and community well-being. Revista Universidad Y Empresa, 28(50), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.12804/revistas.urosario.edu.co/empresa/a.15217
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