TOURISM AND SECOND RESIDENCE IN RONDONÓPOLIS – MT: the process of socio-spatial occupation of ``Rodovia do Peixe`` (MT – 471)

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.2164152403077

• Palavras-chave: Tourism, Second Home, Rondonópolis, ``Rodovia do Peixe``, Socio-Spatial Organization.

• Keywords: Tourism, Second Home, Rondonópolis, ``Rodovia do Peixe``, Socio-Spatial Organization.

• Abstract:

  The growing presence of second homes along ``Rodovia do Peixe``, in Rondonópolis since 2009, has raised questions about the impacts of this form of occupation on the socio-spatial and economic organization of the region. This study aimed to analyze the role played by these second homes and their effects on local dynamics. To this end, a methodology was used that includes analysis of cartographic data, empirical research with several institutions and the use of the Case Study as an investigation method. The general objective of this study is to analyze the role played by second homes on ``Rodovia do Peixe``, in Rondonópolis- MT, from 2009 onwards, and their impacts on the socio-spatial and economic organization of the region. Land use maps and software were used to map areas with second homes, on-site research with various institutions and primary and secondary data collections. In the theoretical-methodological framework, the Case Study was used as a comprehensive method. The object of study was MT – 471, known as ``Rodovia do Peixe``, in Rondonópolis - MT. It is concluded that the analysis of the role of second homes on ``Rodovia do Peixe``, in Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, reveals not only the occupation patterns, but also the significant impacts on the socio-spatial and economic organization of the region.