O Ecoturismo, o Meio Ambiente e o Parque Estadual da Serra dos Pirineus na percepção dos visitantes e moradores de Pirenópolis (GO)

Visitors to the Pirineus State Park (PESP) in Pirenópolis, Brazil, demonstrate strong environmental awareness and support for conservation principles, while local residents feel valued and engaged with ecoturism activities. However, the park's ecotouristic potential remains underutilized due to a lack of structured educational programs that interpret the environment and promote sustainable tourism practices. The study used structured questionnaires to analyze perceptions among 203 visitors and 150 residents, revealing high visitor concern for environmental protection but highlighting gaps in resident involvement through formal education initiatives. Statistical analysis confirmed significant differences in perception between groups, underscoring the need for targeted ecotourism development that integrates both conservation messaging and community participation.

De Sousa, R. G., Nunes, V. H. A., & Santos, M. L. d. (2015). O Ecoturismo, o Meio Ambiente e o Parque Estadual da Serra dos Pirineus na percepção dos visitantes e moradores de Pirenópolis (GO). Revista Brasileira de Ecoturismo (RBEcotur), 8(2). https://doi.org/10.34024/rbecotur.2015.v8.6436