Barco Regional: meio de transporte socioeconômico do trecho Caburi-Parintins-Caburi

Abstract

River transport in the Amazon is essentially made up of people, cargo and information. Among the diversified means of transport characteristic of the region, regional boats gain a significant meaning for those who need to move from one place to another, since the river is the main access route between the localities. Therefore, this work was the attempt to understand the role of river transport (regional boats) in the life of the residents of Agrovila do Caburi in relation to socioeconomic aspects. The nature of the research was qualitative, having as support the phenomenological approach, in order to understand the residents' perception of the importance of the regional boat in their daily life. In situ observations were made in order to identify the intensity of the flow of the vessels in the travel segment; analyzing the contribution of the regional boat in the social and economic context of the residents of Agrovila do Caburi; and highlighting the importance of the regional boat in the life of passengers as an alternative of people circulation, merchandise and communication. For better understanding, it was necessary to make trips on alternate days for the application of a questionnaire intended for passengers. It is concluded that, even with other types of vessels making trips in this stretch, the demand for regional boats is still significant, because it carries products, information and is a means of approaching people and communities around.