Photovoice e identificação de recursos turísticos endógenos no litoral do Rio Grande do Norte -Brasil

• Main Authors: Bernardo Meister Gehrke, José Duarte Barbosa Júnior, Marcelo Chiarelli Milito
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Instituto de Investigación Social y Turismo 2015-01-01
• Series: PASOS Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural
• Online Access: http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=88142120002

The present study aims to analyze how the Photovoice methodology, derived from visual anthropology, can be used to identify endogenous touristic resources, providing a diagnostic focused on the perspective of local residents in two districts located in north coast of the state of Rio Grande do Norte , Brazil . To do so, the applied experiences were reported by the authors, showing results that point that the Photovoice fulfill the role of identifying tourism potential, as well as can become a tool for enhancement of local culture, through recognition and ownership of the images captured. It was also found that the methodology contributes to the development of a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude in residents of small towns. It is considered as an appropriate methodology to use in an initial stage of the development of community -based tourism.