Análise da viabilidade de implantação do ecoturismo a partir dos potenciais existentes no parque nacional das nascentes do rio Parnaíba

Abstract

Conservation Units are strategic spaces for reconciling environmental protection and orderly public use, provided that legal guidelines and current management instruments are observed. In this context, the Nascentes do Rio Parnaíba National Park stands out for its environmental, landscape, and hydrological relevance, located in a region that presents challenges related to land use planning. This study analyzes the feasibility of implementing ecotourism in the unit, with emphasis on the municipality of Barreiras do Piauí, considering its compatibility with the park's conservation objectives. The research is based on the Brazilian environmental legal framework, highlighting the 1988 Federal Constitution, the National System of Conservation Units, and the park's Management Plan. This is an exploratory and descriptive study, developed through field research and the collection of technical and documentary information. The results highlight natural potential, such as springs, waterfalls, and viewpoints, as well as limitations related to infrastructure, access, and visitation management. It is concluded that the area presents viability for the development of ecotourism, provided it is conducted in a planned manner and aligned with environmental conservation guidelines and the sustainable public use of the unit