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The Establishing of a Cafeteria and Eco-Tourism
Center at San Salvador Community Barbara
Maldonado and Suzette RosarioGEOExplorers School
of Science and Technology, Universidad del Turabo
Methodology The results of the last survey has
shown that individuals would support and would
visit the eco tourism center consisting of a
cafeteria which will be located in the
neighborhood of San Salvador. We have made a
second survey in which we find that 33 percent of
individuals residing in Caguas, or in areas
bordering it knew that the neighborhood of San
Salvador was a place eco tourism and 28 percent
said it was unaware of it. They also wonder
whether practicing eco tourism activities, 33
percent answered no and 28 percent yes. Among
the activities that could be made in the
neighborhood of San Salvador are
Introduction In this poster, we will be
presenting a proposal, which consists of a
construction of a cafeteria at the community and
an eco tourism center. The construction of the
cafeteria has the main purpose of establishing
one, due to the convenience and need for the
community. The eco tourism center has the main
purpose to bring ecology-oriented tourists. The
center will offer information of the San Salvador
neighborhoods attractions, also contributing to
the visit of the cafeteria. The attraction
places are    Pirucho Peak - Is the high
mountain in the town of Caguas. --
Rappelling-Is to scale at the mountain. --
Camping - Sleep at or near the mountain of river.
-- Caves-Is a place where you can explore. --
Community-San Salvador. -- Museum-The Community
Museum established in Puerto Rico has many
antique pieces founded at the community. --
Botanical Garden-is a small place where plants
are medicinal and decorative. -- Archeological
site-Is the science that studies human cultures
through the recovery, documentation, analysis and
interpretation of material remains and
environmental data, including architecture,
artifacts, features, biofacts, and landscapes --
Biogas System-typically refers to a gas produced
by the biological breakdown of organic matter in
the absence of oxygen to produce energy. --
Hydroponic Systems-is a method of growing plants
using nutrient solutions instead of mineral soil.
Study Site The San Salvador Community is
located at the southern west corner of Caguas. In
San Salvador we find a close to 3,300 population.
The highest peak has an elevation of a little
over 2,000 feet. It has three main creeks that
are tributary of Turabo River. The first
community museum in Puerto Rico was established
at this community about five years ago.
Equipment and Material Price ()
--Local or ground 5,000
--Painting, slabs, fans or air, lay down power lines, doors, windows, cement, seek connections water, etc... 4,000
--Stove, cabinets, sink, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffee shop, oven, tables, chairs, carpets, cash register, telephone, bathroom accessories, ecotourism information center (furniture). 26,000
Creole food -- Meals Fuertes -- Sweets and Entrees -- Snacks and Sandwiches -- Juices, soft drinks, milk and bread 1,000
--Number of Employees 8 1,160
Total 37,160
Survey Results The results of the survey made in
the Recreation Plaza Palmer appear to be similar
to those made in Las Catalinas Mall.  Everybody
seems to agree with the residents of the San
Salvador community, that is that most people
would support, and are in agreement with the
construction of an eco-tourism cafeteria in the
San Salvador community. Some of the activities
that most people will participate are hiking,
rappelling, camping and visiting a botanic garden
as well as a hydroponic syatem. Evaluating the
interests or food tastes of the people surveyed,
the greater tendency is observed in the
purchase of sandwiches or snacks.
Ecotourism Ecotourism is an approach to tourism
activities in which tends toward sustainability,
preservation and appreciation of the environment
(both natural and cultural) that welcomes
travelers Pirucho Peak Museum Biogas
Plant Rappelling Botanic Garden Hydroponic
System Camping Archeological Site Caves Wind
Energy System
References Blum N. 2008. Environmental education
in Costa Rica Building a framework for
sustainable development? International Journal of
Educational Development 28 348 358. Buckley R.
2007. Ecotourism in Scandinavia Lessons in
Theory and Practice. Annals of Tourism Research
34(2)1085 - 1086. Gurung B. 2008. Eco Tourism
Bhutan Extending its Benefits to Rural
Communities. Annals of Tourism Research 35(2)
489 508. Hipwell T. 2007. Taiwan Aboriginal
Ecotourism Tanayiku Natural Ecology Park. Annals
of Tourism Research 34(2) 876 897. Stronza A,
Gordillo J. 2008. Community Views of Ecotourism.
Annals of Tourism Research 35(2) 448-468.
CONCLUSION Cradles in the results of the survey
made in the San Salvador community, we have
concluded that the cafeteria is viable in the
community.  Since the information provided by the
residents, these agreed in agreement with the
proposal of construction of  the cafeteria.  In
addition, when as much not existing no equal or
similar concept in the community the residents as
the visitors would be supporting the same one.
For further information Barbara P.
Maldonado Suzette Rosario sexysuzettegirl_at_yahoo.c
om maldonado_barbara_at_hotmail.com