Name: Jacu Potiguara (“The Forest Watchman”)

Village: São Miguel (Baía da Traição - PB)

Role: Guardian of traditions and community-based tourism guide

1. Traditional Knowledge:

1.1. Son and grandson of artisanal fishermen.

1.2.Proficient in the following techniques:

→ Fishing with bamboo traps;

→ Animal tracking;

→ Sustainable harvesting of Atlantic Forest fruits;

2. Tours he leads:

2.1. “Ancestral Trail”

→Hike to Potiguara archaeological sites;

→Demonstration of traditional weapons (bow and club);

→Stop at the village's natural viewpoint;

2.2. “Ritual of the Tides”

→Artisanal fishing experience on the Miriri River;

→Lesson on lunar cycles and sustainable fishing;

→Tasting of fish roasted in patioba leaves;

3.Guiding Style:

→Storyteller of Potiguara tales and legends;

→Teaches basic words in ancient Tupi;

→Demonstrates survival techniques in the forest;

4.Values Defended:

→Tourism as a tool for cultural preservation;

→Generation of income for the community;

→Respect for indigenous sacred sites;