Caracterização socioeconômica e análise da viabilidade do turismo de base comunitária na região do Vale do Jari: um estudo de caso na comunidade Padaria (Laranjal do Jari) – Amapá

Abstract

The community-based tourism (CBT) is an approach that seeks to involve local communities in the management and benefits of tourism in their areas, ensuring the preservation of the environment and the appreciation of local culture and traditions. In the Brazilian Amazon, this approach can bring various contributions to the socioeconomic development in the small rural communities. This research project aims at socioeconomic characterization Padaria community, as well as to investigate the feasibility for the development of community-based tourism in the Padaria Community, Amapá. The methodology used was exploratory and qualitative research, with an approach through in-loco observation, and semi-structured questionnaire to trace the socioeconomic profile of the community. The sources consulted were bibliographical and documentary research, made from consultation in articles, books, magazines, dissertations, and theses. From the research it was possible to identify the main activities developed in the community, its source of income, marketed products, as well as to survey the tourist attractions, and point out the feasibility for the development of tourist activity in the community.