Licenciatura en Turismo Universidad Provincial de Córdoba. Facultad de Turismo y Ambiente 2019 Prof. Lia Dominguez de Nakayama

Amenity migration is a new term for a phenomenon that has been occurring since the birth of human history.
In the past, people moved mainly in search of food, of better health conditions or for a job. Nowadays, a
significant amount of migration is caused by the desire to achieve a particular lifestyle. In other words, Studies
show that migrants seek a different environment by returning to different holiday destinations as new residents.
The purpose of this research is to analyse the actual situation in San Marcos Sierras (SMS) regarding this kind
of migration. Furthermore, this paper tends to analyse the impact generated on the location by this
phenomenon. This research is based on primary data analyses based on interviews and participant observation
in San Marcos Sierras community, exploring the characteristics of this kind of migrants and secondary data
include government census reports, sectoral reports and other scientific studies. Additionally, this research
attend to define the population structure changes that has been occurring since this phenomenon begun. In
conclution, this paper looks forward to consider tourism as a way to ensure social and economic development.