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to fish small fish, still very young. Instead, it directed them to return small fish to the
water and to remove the hook to catch big fish (Silva 2007), a sustainable attitude
related to the protection of the natural space, aiming at minimal impact in nature,
and water biodiversity, in particular. The story of Maria Rufina feeds the imagination
of visitors who are encouraged by residents to go to the beach in order to stay in
touch with the story. It is a region rich in fish and typical white sands of moon gazing
around bonfires and many stories of fishermen and legends, much appreciated in
the Amazon, Mucajaí, RR, Brazil. It contributes to involve families in providing
tourist services, as well as in the distribution of benefits to the residents in dealing
with the visitors and having sustainable attitudes for the preservation of freshwater
environments, and consequently a sustainable geotourism, contributing to reach the
SDG goals (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 a The Mucajaí river in its largest bed and anchoring a sightseeing boat. b Mucajaí River
panorama in its flood period providing Rufina Beach leisure environment and object of the Legend
of Rufina. c Side of the ravine stopping boat for sightseeing