COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM AND MONUMENT CONSERVATION IN BOYACÁ, COLOMBIA

The research was focused on identifying the community's willingness to get involved in monument conservation efforts in the development of community tourism in the department of Boyacá. A mixed approach was used, with a descriptive methodological design and the categories addressed were: community tourism, community participation and monument conservation. In the first phase, in-depth interviews were conducted with eight tourism service providers in the department of Boyacá during the months of September and November 2023. In the second phase, surveys were conducted with members of the community of the department of Boyacá. The results obtained provide an integral vision of the community's willingness to get involved in the conservation of monuments, which not only strengthens the social fabric, but also generates a sense of belonging and local pride that translates into an enriching experience for visitors. In conclusion, it was found that, for the development of community-based tourism in Boyacá, it is essential to identify the community's willingness to get involved in monument conservation efforts, since the participation of local inhabitants is fundamental to guarantee the sustainability of these initiatives.