Distribuição espacial e qualidade da sinalização turística no parque Nacional de Banhine

Abstract

Tourist signage appears as a means of tourist communication and currently, its universal characteristic has been verified in several countries around the world. This means of communication, aims to guide users of urban and rural roads, helping and directing them to reach the intended destinations, also aims to inform the existence of tourist attractions in a destination and, therefore, has an important role in the consumption of their tourist destinations. In conservation areas in particular, it is very important and aims to preserve resources and protect the visitor in the natural environment. Thus, the general objective of the research was to evaluate the tourist signaling of the Banhine National Park, which is located in the north of the province of Gaza, specifically in the district of Chigubo, using the principles expressed in the Brazilian Guide for Touristic Signaling. Thus, through literature review and field work, applying research techniques such as observation and interview, it is concluded that, despite the greater number of plates evaluated presenting good quality, the plates are not entirely good. Of the total number of boards examined, only 12% had a negative rating. The most satisfactory results were concentrated in the criteria visibility, adequacy and maintenance and conservation. The results regarding the criteria, standardization and continuity and coherence, however, did not present such satisfactory data. Therefore, it is not possible to say that the use of this signage is an instrument that provides an effective displacement on the roads and within the park. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)