If you travel a lot, you may have heard about the tourist tax. Some destinations charge tourists a fee in order to maintain the preservation of the city's tourist attractions
. Recently, the city of Ubatuba decided to collect the environmental preservation fee to invest in compensating for social and environmental impacts. In this way, it will be required for all vehicles that enter the municipality
. In Brazil, there are already other locations that charge this type of charge. Check out how the tourist tax works, if it is really mandatory and which destinations request it
. What is the tourist tax?
The tourist tax is a municipal charge implemented with the purpose of obtaining investments for the maintenance of tourist attractions and national parks and for environmental preservation. In addition, it is possible to combat mass tourism, which affects some of the trendiest destinations
. Billing can be carried out in a variety of ways. The most common is at the hotel check-out, but it can also be done when entering the municipality, at the airport or, in the case of Ubatuba, for example, through a radar system that reads the license plate of the
car. Is it mandatory?
One of the first questions that arise when it comes to tourist taxes is their obligation. The answer is not certain, since it is a charge backed by municipal law, but it turns out to be optional in most destinations. Thus, payment is at the discretion of the tourist.
The best thing to do is to ask beforehand whether the tourist tax is optional or not. It is worth paying attention to places with a large flow of travelers, such as the Jalapão National Park, for example, which requires payment
. Amounts
The fee amounts vary greatly depending on the chosen destination - from R$1.00 to R$130.00. Some locations usually charge per night or per visit. That's why it's interesting to get informed and do the math so you don't have surprises at the end of your stay
. Environmental preservation rate The environmental
preservation rate is nothing more than a segment of the sustainable tourism rate. The difference is that the amount collected is specifically earmarked for environmental issues. In this way, it is applied to places that have natural beauty and offer tourism connected with nature
. Jericoacoara, located in Ceará, for example, has a tourist tax that has been in effect since 2017. The amount is stipulated according to the number of days the traveler stays at the place. In this way, they are able to invest in the preservation and care of the Jericoacoara National Park
. Importance of the fee
The tourist tax works as a way to reduce the impacts caused by the entry and exit of tourists from the locals and to guarantee the conservation of the region for local residents and future travelers.
Ecotourism is usually adept at this type of charge, since it welcomes people for outdoor tours and in contact with nature. Thus, such places are able to raise money for the maintenance of the areas visited
. Destinations in Brazil
Check out which national destinations require the payment of the tourist tax (remember that the requirement and the amount vary depending on the municipality): Fernando de Noronha - Pernambuco Jericoacoara - Ceará Gramado - Rio Grande do Sul Ubatuba - São Paulo Jalapão - Tocantins Morro de São Paulo - Bahia Ilhabela - São Paulo Bombinhas - Santa Catarina In addition, some National Parks scattered around Brazil , such as
- the one in Tijuca
Rio de Janeiro and Iguaçu, in Paraná, charge an entrance fee for the preservation of the
site. Service Fee With the different fee
categories, you might get confused at some point. Therefore, it is important to pay close attention to the nomenclatures and understand the purpose of each of them
. The travel agency service fee, for example, is not related to the tourist tax. In fact, this charge is known as DU and relates to the service of the branches. They receive this amount (which is usually a percentage of the fee) for the sales service provided
. In addition, if you are going to travel by plane, it is also worth checking the fees related to the route. There may be a charge for extra baggage, boarding fees, and travel insurance,
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