Sustentabilidad y conservación del patrimonio cultural en la Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacán, México

Abstract

This research examines the conservation and sustainability of cultural heritage at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Teotihuacán (Mexico) in the face of increasing pressure from mass tourism and urban development. The article attempts to find a balance between the exploitation of the site for tourism and the preservation of its historical and cultural values to allow future generations to continue to enjoy its legacy. The research uses a quantitative, exploratory, descriptive, explanatory methodology, based on structured surveys of visitors and service providers in the area. The results show that the lack of information and awareness-raising strategies in relation to sustainable practices for both tourists and the local community are contributing to the deterioration of the site. The solution to this lies in the theory of sustainability and the three principles of sustainable development. In order to reduce the negative impact of tourism at Teotihuacán and promote a social ethics of care for the site, public sustainable management policies must be executed strictly for the purpose for which they were created and tourism service-providing communities included in decision-making and tourist education.