Situational description of guided trails in Serra Grande, Cantá (RR, Brazil)

Abstract

In recent years, the increased demand for tourism in natural areas has gained more emphasis, possibly because nature offers tranquility and freedom to people seeking these environments to escape their city routine. In Roraima, there are several places that provide contact with nature, where people usually hike to engage in activities in natural spaces. Given this context, this research aimed to conduct a situational description of the trails in Serra Grande, in the municipality of Cantá – RR. The research is qualitative and bibliographic in nature, and participant observation was adopted as an approach perspective. Photographic records and notes on relevant points of the Serra Grande trails were made, with the help of the WIKILOK app. There was field immersion with guides for real-life experience on the trails. It was observed that the three most frequented trails have natural beauty, waterfalls, natural pools, and a diversity of flora and fauna.   On the other hand, these trails do not provide safety for visitors, there is a lack of maintenance, infrastructure, and cleanliness on the trails. It is hoped that tourism operators and public authorities will pay more attention to Serra Grande, in order to improve this space and implement measures that minimize the impacts and damages caused by unplanned visitation.