Sustainable Tourism Survey Dataset for the Northern Ecuadorian Amazon Region, 2024-2025

This dataset is based on a sustainability perception survey conducted at Perla Ecological Park, located in the Northern Ecuadorian Amazon, during December 2024 and January 2025. A total of 383 visitors participated in the study, which aimed to: (1) quantify and compare key sustainability indicators across PERLA’s management zones, (2) identify the most influential predictors of overall sustainable performance, and (3) derive and prioritize a set of integrated strategies that balance ecological conservation with economic viability. The survey instrument included Likert-scale, dichotomous, and thematic categorical items designed to assess public perceptions on tourism sustainability, natural and cultural resource management, institutional support, and visitor satisfaction. The research was carried out through a collaborative effort among multiple public universities and independent researchers, including two international institutions—one of them based in Ecuador—as part of a broader scientific initiative to inform evidence-based sustainability planning in protected areas. This dataset provides valuable insight for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in sustainable tourism, visitor management, and participatory planning in biodiversity-rich environments.