Tourist Motivation Analysis Based on Dark Tourism in the Central Cemetery of Bogotá

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Jorge Mora Forero
Laura Rodríguez Salgado

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The research focuses on the Central Cemetery of Bogotá, a place with a great tourist and historical potential, although it is currently in regular conditions due to the lack of appropriation of this space that has a significant cultural, historical, architectural and experiential tourism potential, as is the case of thanatotourism. The objective is to identify the interest of thanatotourists in visiting the cemetery and how tourism agencies can take advantage of this potential. The methodology used is quantitative and descriptive, using surveys to collect data on the perception and opinion of visitors. The study proposes three visitor profiles: the discoverer, interested in the cultural heritage of the cemetery; the cultural, looking for places with history and heritage; and the thanatotourist, looking for experiences related to the macabre. The results indicate that the majority of visitors are young (18-30 years old), and most of them do not visit the cemetery regularly. The infrastructure of the cemetery is perceived as average, and the sanitary conditions are rated similarly. The majority of respondents would recommend the cemetery as a cultural tourism destination and expressed interest in having tour guides. In conclusion, the research suggests a significant interest in thanatotourism in the Central Cemetery of Bogotá and highlights the opportunity for tourism agencies to develop new tourism offers and experiences. This could benefit the local economy and contribute to the preservation and promotion of the cemetery's cultural heritage.

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Mora Forero, J., & Rodríguez Salgado, L. (2025). Tourist Motivation Analysis Based on Dark Tourism in the Central Cemetery of Bogotá. Sosquua, 7(1), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.52948/sosquua.v7i1.1167
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