Valoración económica del servicio ambiental recreativo – turístico del Parque Los Fundadores, Villavicencio, Meta

Abstract

In this article, the valuation of natural resources is a very important tool for the implementation of environmental policies that ensure the rational and efficient use of environmental goods and services. The products and services offered by nature, such as landscape and space, have been underestimated, especially in small regions, and most people are not aware of environmental problems. The objective of the research was to determine through the payment disposition of regional visitors to the Founders Park, the economic value of the environmental recreational service offered by the park. The means of payment used to estimate this value is an increase in taxes. This study makes a contingent assessment and concludes that this method is a good evaluation tool. The results show that by including an additional fee of $40,000 pesos in taxes that will be available for the maintenance and improvement of the park, it is a viable option for the satisfaction of the community for the green zone areas and the environmental service, although there are different views on an increase in taxes.