PERSPECTIVAS PARA A CONSERVAÇÃO DA GEODIVERSIDADE E DA ARTE RUPESTRE NA SERRA DO LETREIRO, MUNICÍPIO DE SANTA CRUZ DOS MILAGRES (PIAUÍ, BRASIL)

This study aims to characterize the geodiversity of Serra do Letreiro, emphasizing its cultural and historical attributes from an archaeological perspective. The methodology was based on a bibliographic survey, desk work, and field inspection to identify and characterize the site. Serra do Letreiro possesses geological, geomorphological, and hydrological potential, as well as cultural and historical peculiarities that allow for an understanding of primitive peoples based on archaeological evidence, as there are rock paintings and engravings. The conclusion is that the site should be preserved until planning ensures its sustainable use. There is a need to consider the touristification process (tourism trade), how to make the site suitable for visitation, considering how to add value to the municipality's existing tourism product, for example, through the formatting of tourist itineraries with a historical-cultural bias, thus contributing to a longer tourist stay.