Jurnal Geosains West Science Vol. 2, No. 01, Februari 2024, pp. 9~18 Journal homepage: https://wnj.westscience-press.com/index.php/jgws/index Menggali Peluang Ekowisata dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Lokal melalui Pengembangan Paket Wisata Berbasis Tipologi Geologi di Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Unesco Global Geopark (CPUGGp) Muhammad Ade Kurnia Harahap 1 , Yulian Purnama 2 1 Universitas Simalungun; adekur2000@gmail.com 2 UIN Saizu Purwokerto; yulianpurnama@uinsaizu.ac.id Article Info ABSTRAK Article history: Received Februari 2024 Revised Februari 2024 Accepted Februari 2024 Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi peluang ekowisata dan dampaknya terhadap pemberdayaan masyarakat lokal melalui pengembangan paket wisata berbasis tipologi geologi di Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Unesco Global Geopark (CPUGGp). Analisis kualitatif, termasuk wawancara dengan penduduk lokal, operator tur, dan ahli konservasi, serta observasi partisipan, mengungkapkan pentingnya atraksi geologi dalam menarik wisatawan. Nilai pendidikan, integrasi ke dalam paket wisata, dan potensi pertumbuhan ekowisata menjadi sorotan. Dampaknya terhadap masyarakat lokal dikaji, dengan penekanan pada manfaat ekonomi, keterlibatan masyarakat, dan pelestarian budaya. Tantangan dan peluang, termasuk kolaborasi pemangku kepentingan dan integrasi teknologi, diidentifikasi. Temuan-temuan tersebut menjadi bahan rekomendasi untuk pengelolaan berkelanjutan, pemberdayaan masyarakat, dan pemantauan kegiatan ekowisata secara berkelanjutan di CPUGGp. ABSTRACT This research explores ecotourism opportunities and their impact on local community empowerment through the development of tour packages based on geological typology in Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Unesco Global Geopark (CPUGGp). Qualitative analysis, including interviews with local residents, tour operators, and conservation experts, as well as participant observations, revealed the importance of geological attractions in attracting tourists. The value of education, integration into tour packages, and the growth potential of ecotourism are highlighted. Its impact on local communities is examined, with emphasis on economic benefits, community involvement, and cultural preservation. Challenges and opportunities, including stakeholder collaboration and technology integration, were identified. These findings become recommendations for sustainable management, community empowerment, and sustainable monitoring of ecotourism activities at CPUGGp. Kata Kunci: Ekowisata, Tipologi Geologi, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat, Pariwisata Berkelanjutan, CPUGGp Keywords: Ecotourism, Geological Typology, Community Empowerment, Sustainable Tourism, CPUGGp This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA license.