The Sabio Mutis AgroParque as a Setting for the Activation and Social Valuation of Cultural Heritage
El AgroParque Sabio Mutis como Escenario de Activación y Valoración Social del Patrimonio Cultural
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https://doi.org/10.29394/Scientific.issn.2542-2987.2025.10.36.15.315-330Keywords:
cultural heritage, social appropriation, heritage education, heritage conservation, sustainable developmentAbstract
The Sabio Mutis Agropark, located between La Mesa and Tena (Cundinamarca, Colombia), is an integral space devoted to the conservation and promotion of cultural and natural heritage. This study examined the role of the Agropark as a setting for the activation and social valuation of such heritage. The general objective was to assess its educational contributions and community impact through experiential learning. A non-experimental descriptive-analytical mixed-methods design was applied, integrating structured surveys (n=60 visitors), semi-structured interviews (n=20), and direct observation throughout 2023. Results showed near-unanimous consensus: 100% of respondents deem cultural heritage conservation essential, 95% consider the Agropark an ideal venue for it, and 92% state that its activities foster social appropriation. Hands-on experiences (rock art workshop: 4,9/5; guided tours: 4,7/5) produced strong emotional connections and intergenerational exchanges. It is concluded that the Agropark effectively activates and socially values heritage through experiential education, transforming perceptions into active commitment and establishing itself as a replicable model for heritage education and sustainable development.
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