ECOTURISMO: UMA ALTERNATIVA PARA ALÉM DO AGRONEGÓCIO NO MUNICÍPIO DE RIO VERDE - GO

Abstract

The present work was carried out in the city of Rio Verde, whose research had been developed in the field through interviews with objective and subjective questions about the theme of ecotourism. Both community members and public agents, directly involved in the tourism chain, were consulted in order to seek to understand the reality of the municipality and investigate the natural attractions that could foster local ecotourism. On the other hand, the research synthetically addressed agribusiness, as it is of great economic importance for the municipality of Rio Verde. Finally, it was concluded that the mode of ecotourism is an alternative for sustainable development, viable for the municipality of Rio Verde, however there must be planning, assistance from the Government to add the creation of Environmental Protection Areas in the areas surrounding the waterfalls, so that it can promote nature conservation, environmental education, and the economy by offering the natural environment to both private landowners and families who want to interact with nature.