The visitor’s perception on environmental interpretation in underground cavities

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26895/geosaberes.v10i22.755

Keywords:

Cavernas, Interpretação ambiental, Meios interpretativos, Percepção

Abstract

In ancient times humans used caves as a form of shelter. Currently, the use of these environments is also given by tourism in its various forms. Tourism in natural areas and environmental interpretation can help visitors understand the karst landscapes and contribute to their conservation. The objective of this study was to identify the perception of the visitors about the environmental interpretation in underground cavities. The methodology adopted was the application of an online questionnaire, from which 252 valid answers were obtained. The results point to an understanding of the interpretive tools’ use importance, and more than 90% of respondents believe that people are more connected with the environment, also considering that such visits lead to the formation of a scientific culture.

Author Biographies

  • Tatiane Ferrari do Vale, University Group of Speleological Research, Brazil

    Membro do Grupo Universitário de Pesquisas Espeleológicas.

  • Rafael Altoe Albani, Rio de Janeiro University Federal, Brazil

    Doutorando do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Geologia da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

  • Jasmine Cardozo Moreira, Ponta Grossa University State, Brazil

    Professora do Curso de Bacharelado em Turismo e do Programa de Pós-graduação em Geografia da Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (UEPG).

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Published

2019-09-01

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Vol. 10 No. 22 (2019): Sept - Dec

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The visitor’s perception on environmental interpretation in underground cavities. (2019). Geosaberes, 10(22), 209-223. https://doi.org/10.26895/geosaberes.v10i22.755