ESTRADA PARQUE PANTANAL E A SUA IMPORTÂNCIA PARA OS MORADORES DO SEU ENTORNO

Abstract

This work aims to analyze the benefits generated by the creation of the Pantanal Park Way (Estrada Parque Pantanal - EPP) for local residents and to explore the historical and touristic significance of the EPP through the life stories of people living in the surrounding areas, utilizing this information as a means to enhance tourism in the region. The methodology employed involved qualitative research using various instruments such as questionnaires, narratives, and scientific sources to compile information. The collected data were analyzed to extract insights into how the EPP has influenced the lives of those residing in its vicinity. Audio-recorded interviews were transcribed into summary tables of the questions posed. The results revealed that despite some challenges faced by residents, the EPP played a crucial role in their lives by improving the income of the majority of respondents. The research outcomes also underscored the urgent need for increased public investments in the EPP, with guidelines focusing on both territorial and human development, aiming to promote inclusion and enhancements for the communities associated with this road.