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Open government and community-based tourism management
The Puente de Boyacá, the site of the decisive battle of August 7, 1819, remains a powerful symbol of Colombia’s independence and national unity. On this battlefield, peasants, Indigenous peoples, Afro-descendants, Llanero horsemen, and Creole soldiers together secured a victory that opened the way to the Republic. Beyond its official exaltation as a national monument, the site is also part of the daily life of the nearby rural community, which faces the challenges of inhabiting and managing a space that receives visitors year-round and carries deep historical meaning. The pride of safeguarding such a symbolic place is often accompanied by difficulties related to social appropriation, environmental conservation, and citizen participation. This study emerges from the work of the research group SEPOD-Boyacá at UNAD, through the methodology of Territorial Academic and Social Interaction Communities (CIPAS). Together with the Community Action Board, a participatory diagnosis identified local problems, opportunities, and possible strategies to strengthen community-based tourism management. The findings revealed the need to move toward an open government model grounded in transparency and shared responsibility. As a response, the project proposes Puente Abierto, a digital tool co-designed with the community to expand access to information, foster interaction between visitors and residents, and reframe the Puente de Boyacá as a living heritage site under shared and sustainable management.
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