Desenvolvimento sustentável do ecoturismo no município de Laranjal do Jari: potencialidades e desafios

Abstract

The municipality of Laranjal do Jari, located in the state of Amapá, is an Amazonian region rich in biodiversity and culture, with great potential for the development of sustainable ecotourism. Ecotourism can serve as an effective tool for environmental conservation and socioeconomic development, promoting a harmonious relationship between nature and local communities. This study aims to explore the potentialities and challenges of sustainable ecotourism development in Laranjal do Jari. It seeks to identify the region’s natural and cultural resources that can be leveraged for ecotourism, as well as the obstacles that need to be faced and overcome to ensure sustainable and inclusive development. Theresearch was conducted through a review of existing literature on ecotourism, sustainable development, and the Laranjal do Jari region. The analysis included identifying the main natural and cultural potentialities, as well as challenges related to infrastructure, community training, public policies, and environmental conservation. The municipality of Laranjal do Jari has vast potential for the development of sustainable ecotourism, driven by its natural and cultural wealth. However, significant challenges, such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of local population training, and the need for effective public policies, must be addressed. Overcoming these obstacles requires an integrated and collaborative approach involving the government, community, private sector, and NGOs. With effective strategic planning and a firm commitment to sustainability, the municipality of Laranjal do Jari can become an exemplary destination for sustainable ecotourism in the Amazon.