Green Canyon Karawang as an Ecotourism Destination: A Study of Natural Potential and Infrastructure Readiness
Keywords:
Ecotourism; Green Canyon Karawang; Natural Potential; Infrastructure; Sustainability;Abstract
Green Canyon Karawang is a natural tourist destination with ecotourism potential, with unique geographical characteristics, surrounded by cliffs traversed by rivers. This area also boasts a diversity of plants that support nature based tourism activities. This study aims to assess the natural potential of Green Canyon Karawang and analyze the readiness of infrastructure to support the development of a sustainable ecotourism based destination. The research methodology uses a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques through field observations, interviews with managers, residents, and tourists, and literature studies to identify the problem formulation and gain an in depth understanding of the study object. The results show that Green Canyon Karawang has a main attraction in the form of natural panoramas, clear river flows, and opportunities for adventure tourism activities such as white water rafting, trekking, and selfies in exotic natural spots. However, the development of this area still faces obstacles such as limited road accessibility, lack of supporting infrastructure, and suboptimal community based management. Efforts to improve infrastructure, promotion, and local community empowerment strategies are considered important to strengthen the competitiveness of this destination. Overall, Green Canyon Karawang has the potential to become a leading ecotourism destination in West Java if managed in an integrated and sustainable manner, taking into account aspects of environmental conservation, community welfare, and quality tourism experiences. Thus, this area is not only able to attract tourists, but also supports sustainable tourism development at the regional and national levels.
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