Avaliação de sítios da geodiversidade na Praia do Cruzeiro e na Enseada das Cajaíbas na reserva ecológica estadual da Juatinga (Paraty – RJ)

Abstract

Tourism can be a tool for valuing and promoting the territorial identity of a region. To do this, it is necessary to recognize it's elements and create guidelines to achieve this objective. Therefore, geotourism is consolidated as an integrative planning method that takes into account the socio-environmental complexity of the location where it is implemented. The Reserva Ecológica Estadual da Juatinga, located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, has suitable conditions for the implementation of geotourism, as its landscape is marked by geomorphological structures, which are among the main factors in attracting visitors, and caiçaras communities living in the area. This study sought to identify, characterize and assess geodiversity sites that represent some of the landscape evolution processes specific to the region. To achieve its objectives, it was necessary to collect information and data relating to the Reserve, as well as do fieldwork in the study area. The results shows eight sites that can be used for geotourism, stading out among them Saco do Mamanguá, Pico do Pão de Açúcar, Cachoeira da Praia Grande and Pedra das Araras, that can be used to promote the territorial identity and knowledge about geosciences through environmental education and interpretation.