RESUMEN
This program is an innovative ecotourism proposal based on the observation of endangered amphibians, through augmented reality with the aim of financing conservation actions in 144Km2 of Andean forests, in Colombia. We will develop a portfolio of on-site and virtual ecotourism services, including a mobile application that uses augmented reality to show amphibians in their natural habitat to attract tourists and educate them about these animals. We propose the following stages:
1. Selection of species: Amphibian species classified globally as threatened (according to the IUCN) will be selected, which can be observed ‘in situ’ or will be shown in the application, taking into account their geographical distribution, their conservation status and their interest for the visitors.
2. Educational content: The herpetological trail will include detailed information about each species, such as its appearance, habitat, behavior, reproduction and relationship with the ecosystem. Likewise, it can be observed in its wild state in strategically located forest huts.
3. Interactivity: The application will be interactive, allowing the user to interact with the amphibians in augmented reality, take photos, listen to their sounds and learn about them through games and questions.
4. Integration with the environment: The little tours will be able to integrate with the real environment, through mobile cameras and the app, using geolocation technology to show the amphibians in their natural habitat.
5. Accessibility: It will be important to ensure the inclusion of the program so that the application and the herpetological trail are accessible to all visitors, including people with visual or hearing disabilities.
6. Constant updates: It is important to update the application and the herpetological trail it contains with new content and bug fixes to keep the interest of users and ensure the accuracy of the information.
