Conflicts and possibilities for development of community-based tourism in Vila da Barra do Una in Peruibe (SP )

Abstract

The protected areas were created in an undemocratic way, incorporating in their areas the territory of traditional communities. The restriction traditional activities such as agriculture and extraction, took such communities to develop activities and services geared to tourism. The aim of this paper was to evaluate the possibilities for development and management of a community-based tourism in Barra do Una village, part of the Sustainable Development Reserve Una Barra (RDSBU), analyzing conflicts and socio-cultural impacts caused by tourism activities. The method used was ethnographic, based on a dense description, the participant observation and interviews with key ers: community leaders, managers of conservation and vacationers. The results are positive and negative points in the community for the development of community-based tourism across its internal organization and the relationship with external actors, notably the management of the protected area.