LEISURE FARMSA STUDY ON THE EXPERIENCE OF RURAL SPACE OF GUARAPUAVA (PARANÁ STATE, BRAZIL)

Abstract

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12957/geouerj.2013.4012

Starting from the premise that spaces in Guarapuava (State Of Paraná, Brazil) are becoming the pace of national development, this article triggers socio-spatial reflections on the experiences in ruralities the municipality, from the study of leisure farms in the condition of domicile of use causes. The expansion of this phenomenon is indicative of the socio-cultural development and urban space, coupled with the modernization of the countryside. Process reflected in significant changes in daily life traditionally known, especially in the relations of production and work and between man and nature. The results revealed that the object of study attracts a significant proportion of urban ruralities for the local population, as well as promote local natural element, shaping a new territorialisation of that space dedicated to leisure and contributing to local development.