The document discusses the potential for ecotourism development in the town of Nabón in Ecuador. It describes Nabón's natural and cultural attractions that could draw tourists, including indigenous communities, churches, ruins, hiking trails, and crafts. It then outlines a proposed 5-day horseback riding trip between the Andes and Amazon regions to test the viability of an ecotourism venture. However, the assessment found that while the scenery and activities were amazing, the food, accommodations, and safety standards would need improvement to properly support ecotourism. The document concludes that ecotourism has challenges and infrastructure is essential, so communities should pursue diversified development rather than relying solely on ecot