Aplicación móvil con tecnología Arcore para impulsar el turismo en la zona céntrica del cantón Salcedo

Abstract

The Salcedo canton, located in the Cotopaxi province, is known for its gastronomy, natural landscapes, and cultural traditions. However, this area faces limitations in its tourism competitiveness, mainly due to the low visibility of its attractions and the limited use of promotional technologies. To promote tourism through technology, this project proposes the development of a mobile application based on Augmented Reality (AR). The application allows tourists to interact with informative 3D models of points of interest, offering an immersive experience. Various technologies were used for the development: the user interface was built with Jetpack Compose, while the 3D models were designed in Blender, allowing for an attractive visual integration with real-world spaces through AR. As a result, an application was developed to highlight the main tourist sites in the central area of Salcedo through interactive 3D information and objects that enhance the visitor experience, promoting new ways of tourist exploration.