Tourism Development in San Martin (Mendoza, Argentina). An evaluation of the cultural resources and attractions

The aim of this research is to ascertain the level of development of tourist resources and attractions in General San Martin in the Argentinian province of Mendoza. To this end, an assessment of tourist resources using the variables of conservation and size was carried out together with an evaluation of the possibility of attractions being easily converted for tourism. Visitors' opinions were also considered. The resources were then classified according to their development and/or promotion needs, and the degree of conversion required. Polarised qualifications were obtained on the assessment of these tourist resources: one half with a high score and the other low-scoring. Regarding the level of development, it turned out that half of the resources were already developed, a third semi-developed and a fifth underdeveloped. In addition, it was observed that the most valuable resources coincided with those set up by the State and with those most appreciated by visitors.