%A Putra, Rifki Rahmanda %A Susanto, Eka %A Permadi, Raden Willy Ananta %A Maulana, Muhammad Iqbal %A Hadian, Moh Sapari Dwi %A Rachmat, Heryadi %A Wulung, Shandra Rama Panji %D 2020 %T ASPIRING PANGANDARAN GEOPARK TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT %B 2020 %9 %! ASPIRING PANGANDARAN GEOPARK TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT %K %X Abstract Purpose: the main focus in this research is to identify and map geological and non-geological potentials based on three main pillars in the development of geoparks, namely geodiversity, biodiversity and cultural diversity Research methods: The method used in this research is qualitative research with a case study design. While the analysis techniques used are interactive models and map analysis, using Arcgis 10.3. Results and discussions: The results showed that in addition to geological sites, many non-geological sites can be developed into geotourism attractions with high cultural and biodiversity values. Conclusion : Geotourism in Pangandaran Regency has enormous potential which is the basis for the formation of the Aspiring Geopark Pangandaran with the principle of sustainable development. Keywords: aspiring geopark, geotourism, geopark, Pangandaran Regency, sustainable tourism %U https://ojs.pnb.ac.id/index.php/IJASTE/article/view?path= %J International Journal of Applied Sciences in Tourism and Events %0 Journal Article %R 10.31940/ijaste.v4i2.1867 %& 115 %P 14 %V 4 %N 2 %@ 2580-5592 %8 2020-12-30 %7 2020-12-30