Proposta de um roteiro de agroturismo para a dinamização de turismo rural no município de Inhambane

Abstract

Agritourism is a form of tourism based on the exploitation of the agricultural potential of a certain territory; its effective operation is based on the implementation of tourist itineraries that they structure all the activities, from the organization of the trip to the commercialization of the tourist package. In this In this context, this work presents a proposal for an agritourism itinerary for the dynamization of tourism in the municipality of Inhambane, introducing a new form of tourism and the possibility of capturing additional income from the agricultural associations involved (7th April, 24th July, 15th October, Kuvuneka and Marrambone). The study, methodologically, favored the performance of semi-structured interviews addressed to managers of agricultural associations and their members and the non-participatory observation that made it possible to verify the current situation of the associations (management, infrastructure and services) and the existing resources to enable the practice of tourism in these spaces. The study results show potential in resources to develop rural tourism in the municipality and identify barriers (infrastructure and services) and strategies to enhance the opportunities that agricultural potentials offer for the implementation of a itinerary for agrotourism in the municipality. Thus, it is understood that the proposed roadmap, if correctly executed, will be important for diversifying the offer, increasing the options of places to visit for tourists, may increase the income of the local community, boost the appreciation of local culture, ensure the establishment of population in rural areas, encourage the construction of infrastructure and support equipment and contribute for nature conservation. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)