Análise do perfil do visitante do Parque Natural Municipal das Andorinhas, Ouro Preto (MG)

Abstract

El Parque Natural Municipal de Andorinhas (PNMA) is a protected area (PA) in Ouro Preto (Brazil), which attracts visitors to natural attractions such as waterfalls and trails. With a view to better conservation and management of the park, the present work sought to provide greater information with respect to visitor profiles. The methodology comprised stages: office (bibliographic survey and documental research; elaboration of a data collection instrument; tabulation, analysis and discussion of results); and field (interview with 126 PA visitors). The results show that the majority of visitors are: regional, young, highly educated, motivated by natural attractions (especially waterfalls), assessing positively in general and negatively in relation to signage and safety. It is expected that the data will serve to review the Management Plan and management of the PA, matching the positive socio‑environmental aspects with the economic maintenance of the Park.