Geomorphological Heritage and Geotourism in a Granite Terrain of the Semi-Arid Northeast of Brazil: The Case of the Uruburetama Massif

The present research aims to inventory and assess the geomorphological heritage of the Uruburetama Massif, located in the Semi-arid Northeast of Brazil. This granite massif constitutes one of the typical residual reliefs formed by differential erosion that stand out along regional planation surfaces. It is an area with a great diversity of macro and micro granitic features, whose genesis is associated with different weathering, fracturing, and exhumation processes, making it a very didactic area in terms of regional geomorphological interpretation. The evaluation of the geomorphological heritage of this area was carried out through Pereira (2006) methodology for qualitative and quantitative assessment of geomorphological heritage, aiming at analyzing the possibilities of implementing geotourism activities focused on local development, promotion, recognition, and valorization of local granitic landforms with heritage value. As a result, 27 sites of geomorphological interest were identified, and 6 geotouristic routes were suggested to facilitate the visitation of these sites.