Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: HIGINO NETO PINTO DA SILVA

ELEMENTS OF GEODIVERSITY AND HISTORICAL-CULTURAL HERITAGE: Potential for Geotourism in Chaves-Pará

Geodiversity Interest Site (LIG); Geomorphic processes; Treaty of Tordesillas; Archaeological sites; Chaves-Para

This study explores the geotourism potential of Chaves, located on Marajó Island, in the state of Pará, based on the integration between geodiversity and local historical and cultural heritage. Chaves has elements of Geodiversity, which include geological and geomorphological formations, varied soils, a rich hydrographic network; also bringing together stories, such as the Treaty of Tordesillas; colonial buildings and significant cultural aspects (archaeological sites; dance, legends, gastronomy, etc.). The research adopts an exploratory and descriptive approach, using qualitative and quantitative methods to understand the geological and historical characteristics that can promote sustainable tourism. Five Geodiversity Interest Sites (LIG) will be analyzed: Chaves Riverfront; the “Pororoca Phenomenon”; colonial buildings; the “Treaty of Tordesillas” and archaeological sites. Once the interrelationship between these elements (Geodiversity + Historical-cultural Heritage) has been established, we will seek to reinforce the territorial identity of Chaves, highlighting its potential for the development of geotourism, aiming to promote the appreciation and conservation of the region's natural and cultural heritage. At the end of the research, we intend to present geotourism itineraries, making the connection between the resources of geodiversity and the historical-cultural heritage of Chaves-PA.