Valoração ambiental e a Disposição a Pagar (DAP): Um metódo aplicado nas praias da ilha de Cotijuba-Pa.

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the environmental valuation of the beaches of do vai quem – quer, lighthouse and love on the island of Cotijuba located in the Belém archipelago, north of the bay of Marajó. The location is a popular destination for residents of the metropolitan region of Belém, due to its quick access, fresh water beaches, contact with nature, cuisine and low cost to take advantage of the island's tourist potential. In view of the great attraction that the island generates, we sought to apply a study of environmental valuation, which consists of techniques to measure individual preferences through the visitors' perception of the place by linking a monetary value to environmental goods and services. The interviews were carried out on the beaches of Cotijuba, with the aid of questionnaires applied to 80 visitors. For the analysis of environmental valuation, the method of willingness to pay and travel costs was used. We sought to raise the socioeconomic profile of visitors and their perception of the socio-environmental characteristics of the beaches. Throughout this work, it was noted that most tourists have low expenses in relation to spending per day within the island and also low costs with transport, in addition to valuing characteristics such as local cuisine, beaches, fauna, flora and the quiet that the place has, however they point out that features such as security and infrastructure need to be improved. Furthermore, around 73,8% of respondents were willing to pay a fee for the preservation of the island.