Turística

Turística is the feminine form of the Spanish adjective turístico, used to describe anything related to tourism. It applies to places, services, activities, and sectors that involve or target travelers, such as destinations, attractions, products, and industry segments. It is not used to refer to people; a visitor is a turista, while a female guide can be described as guía turística.

Common uses include phrases such as industria turística, oferta turística, desarrollo turístico, zona turística, ruta turística, and experiencia turística. The term helps distinguish aspects connected to travel for pleasure from other domains, and it often appears in marketing, planning, and cultural contexts.

In practice, turísticas are conceptualized within broader discussions of tourism development and management. They cover geographic areas (ciudades turísticas, regiones turísticas), sectors (servicios turísticos), and experiences (actividades turísticas). Because tourism activities can impact economies, cultures, and environments, the term is frequently encountered alongside ideas like turismo sostenible (sustainable tourism), manejo de ocupación y capacidad, y conservación del patrimonio.

Etymologically, turíst ica derives from turismo (tourism) with the suffix -ico/-ica to form adjectives. The feminine form is used to modify feminine nouns, while masculine forms (turístico, turísticos, turística) adapt to the gender and number of the noun they describe. Overall, turísticas plays a central role in Spanish-language discourse about travel, destinations, and the economic and cultural dimensions of visiting.