Periódico: Journal of Tourism and Heritage Research
Fonte: Journal of Tourism and Heritage Research; Vol 6 No 4 (2023): Journal of Tourism and Heritage Research; 81-95
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Resumo: In the state of Mato Grosso Sul, Brazil, there is a relevant landscape characterized as the largest floodplain in the world, the Pantanal Sul-Matogrossense. The Serra do Amolar stands out in this relief in contrast to the Pantanal plain, representing a complex landscape structure materialized by a variety of fauna, flora, slopes and water diversity. In this context, the present study investigated how the complexity of the physical elements of Serra do Amolar conditions its levels of visual quality, associated with the development of Nature Tourism activities. Field data were used in a Geographic Information System (GIS) to define analysis parameters and data crossing, generating a summary map of the investigation. Three different levels of visual quality were identified. The first predominates along the extension of the Serra do Amolar and is related to outstanding reliefs, native vegetation, and presence of water bodies. The second level is characterized by small transition areas. The third level presents plain areas with high rates of anthropic interventions. Each level highlights a variety of activities in the Nature Tourism segment that may be performed in line with the landscapes, according to the conservation and preservation proposals for the iconic area.
