Valor de uso e valor de opção do litoral do município de Canavieiras, estado da Bahia (Brasil)

Abstract

The travel cost method was used to value the tourism of coastal Canavieiras-BA beaches and the value of the option chosen by the form of open. Tourist demand research data carried with tourists visiting that municipal district in February 2003 were used. Empirical results showed that the number of days in which tourists remain at the beach is positively related to the transportation costs per trip and is inversely related to the costs incurred at the recreation site (travel costs). By integrating the curve of demand estimated in relationship with the traveling costs a consumer’s surplus of approximately R$ 68,11 per tourist per day was found (high season) and R $ 41.43 (low season). The value of options was estimated at R $ 458,611.40 per month in the aggregate (high season) and R $ 297,136.76 (low season).